The Buddha statue on Jiangxin Island in Chongqing has been exposed out of the water for nearly 600 years. Only when the Yangtze River enters the dry season does its true appearance appear.

recently,As the water level dropped on a river island in Chongqing, an ancient Buddha statue with a history of nearly 600 years emerged from the water, triggering heated discussions in the fields of archeology and culture.This Buddha statue has exquisite carving craftsmanship and lifelike details. Its reappearance is not only a wonderful encounter between nature and humanity, but also brings a dusty history back into public view.

It is understood thatThis Buddha statue is located in a river island area in Chongqing. It is a cultural relic from the Ming Dynasty. It has been submerged in the river for a long time, and only part of its true appearance is occasionally revealed during the dry season.

This time, as the water level in the Yangtze River basin continues to drop, the Buddha statue can be fully displayed. Its simple shape and delicate patterns show the unique style of Buddhist sculpture art in the Ming Dynasty, and provide precious physical data for the study of local religious culture, sculpture art and even hydrological history.

Archaeological experts believe that the discovery of this ancient Buddha statue is of great significance. It not only witnesses the spread and development of Buddhism in the Ming Dynasty in Chongqing, but also reflects the superb level of craftsmanship at that time.

At present, the cultural relics department has conducted a preliminary survey and protection of the Buddha statue, and will conduct more in-depth archaeological research to further explore the historical stories and cultural value behind it.