Today, the remains of the demolished village reappear every few years when water levels in the reservoir are low – usually thanks to drought or during other periods when water is in high demand. The ruins of the old church, the outline of streets and houses, and a 17th-century bridge can all be clearly made out. This photo of an exposed road was taken in 2018.

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