Mexico: Drone captures submerged 16th century church revealed by drought

Drone footage captured the ruins of a 16th century Dominican church, normally covered by water but revealed due to severe drought in the Benito Juarez Dam in Jalapa del Marquez, Oaxaca on Monday. SOT, Miguel Olivera, Fisherman and tour guide (Spanish): “This temple is believed to have been built between 1550 and 1600. Here was venerated the virgin Mary of assumption. She is the patroness of Santa María Jalapa de Márquez.“ Video ID: 20170213- 050 Video on Demand: Contact: cd@
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