![Three metre tall cats form an avenue leading to the temple.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_3_07_tp_tempelwaechter_bild01.jpg) Three metre tall cats form an avenue leading to the temple. |
![The distance inside the row is 3m, between the rows 5m.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_3_07_tp_tempelwaechter_bild02.jpg) The distance inside the row is 3m, between the rows 5m. |
![You often find more than 20 sturgeons circling among the statues.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_3_07_tp_tempelwaechter_bild03.jpg) You often find more than 20 sturgeons circling among the statues. |
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![Some of these likable fellows are up to 2m long.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_3_07_tp_tempelwaechter_bild04.jpg) Some of these likable fellows are up to 2m long. |
![The these huge fish look and move a bit like sharks.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_3_07_tp_tempelwaechter_bild05.jpg) The these huge fish look and move a bit like sharks. |
![Sturgeons have a sucking mouth and are harmless.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_3_07_tp_tempelwaechter_bild06.jpg) Sturgeons have a sucking mouth and are harmless. |
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![If you remain calm they aren](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_3_07_tp_tempelwaechter_bild07.jpg) If you remain calm they aren't shy at all. |
![From a short distance they can be observed easily.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_3_07_tp_tempelwaechter_bild08.jpg) From a short distance they can be observed easily. |
![Whoever touches or chases them will be banned from diving here.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_3_07_tp_tempelwaechter_bild09.jpg) Whoever touches or chases them will be banned from diving here. |
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![Chasing them is not necessary, since they come by themselves.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_3_07_tp_tempelwaechter_bild10.jpg) Chasing them is not necessary, since they come by themselves. |
![You can enjoy the peaceful contact with these large fish...](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_3_07_tp_tempelwaechter_bild11.jpg) You can enjoy the peaceful contact with these large fish... |
![...and have enough time to take pictures of them - but without the flash!](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_3_07_tp_tempelwaechter_bild12.jpg) ...and have enough time to take pictures of them - but without the flash! |
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![A sculptor molded the negatives of the cat statues in sand.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_3_07_tp_tempelwaechter_bild13.jpg) A sculptor molded the negatives of the cat statues in sand. |
![Each statue is therefore a carefully crafted, unique piece.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_3_07_tp_tempelwaechter_bild14.jpg) Each statue is therefore a carefully crafted, unique piece. |
![Then special concrete was poured into the molds.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_3_07_tp_tempelwaechter_bild15.jpg) Then special concrete was poured into the molds. |
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![When they had hardened they were taken out of their sand bed...](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_3_07_tp_tempelwaechter_bild16.jpg) When they had hardened they were taken out of their sand bed... |
![...and brought to the bottom of the lake, where they were set up.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_3_07_tp_tempelwaechter_bild17.jpg) ...and brought to the bottom of the lake, where they were set up. |
![Today they stand on the temple](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_3_07_tp_tempelwaechter_bild18.jpg) Today they stand on the temple's base that looks like a flagstone path. |
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![The reason: In the beginning the ground water pressure was spread over 3000m². When the rock walls were built pressure was concentrated on the last 200m²](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_3_07_tp_tempelwaechter_bild19.jpg) The reason: In the beginning the ground water pressure was spread over 3000m². When the rock walls were built pressure was concentrated on the last 200m² |
![After several pumps failed, the water pushed the concrete slab upward within a few hours and caused the aiming rod to lean.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_3_07_tp_tempelwaechter_bild20.jpg) After several pumps failed, the water pushed the concrete slab upward within a few hours and caused the aiming rod to lean. |
![Although we quickly brought the situation under control, cracks remained in the concrete. In order to spread the load more evenly, the concrete slab was reinforced.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_3_07_tp_tempelwaechter_bild21.jpg) Although we quickly brought the situation under control, cracks remained in the concrete. In order to spread the load more evenly, the concrete slab was reinforced. |
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![With the right lighting the scenery took on a mythical aura.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_3_07_tp_tempelwaechter_bild22.jpg) With the right lighting the scenery took on a mythical aura. |
![But the temple area has disappeared under the rising water.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_3_07_tp_tempelwaechter_bild23.jpg) But the temple area has disappeared under the rising water. |
![By now the temple can only be visited by divers.](http://www.divinglake.com/mambots/content/multithumb/thumbs/249.333._kunden_homepages_12_d69151488_htdocs_web_tauchpark_englisch_images_stories_6_3_07_tp_tempelwaechter_bild24.jpg) By now the temple can only be visited by divers. |