Major Discoveries of Zhouqiao Bridge

On September 28, the National Cultural Heritage Administration announced the major archaeological discoveries of Zhouqiao Bridge in Dongjing (now Kaifeng city of Henan province), the capital of China's Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), unveiling the historical changes of the urban areas of Kaifeng and the progress of the Chinese nation.

The remains of a river god temple of the late Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) were discovered around the bridge deck and the river course. In addition, 3 gilt-bronze statues ranging from 80 cm to 100 cm in height were also found near the temple, which are extremely rare and precious. (Text: dahe.cn Photo provided to dahe.cn)