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Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine 石見銀山
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史About
The Iwami Ginzan (石見銀山) was an underground silver mine in the city of Ōda, in Shimane Prefecture on the main island of Honshu, Japan. It was the largest silver mine in Japanese history. It was active for almost four hundred years, from its discovery in 1526 to its closing in 1923.
The mines, mining structures, and surrounding cultural landscape — listed as the "Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine and its Cultural Landscape" — became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.
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要Quick facts
| Type | Historic site |
|---|---|
| Location | Ōda-shi, Shimane |
| Founded | 1527 |
| Designations | World Heritage Site Historic Site of Japan Important Preservation District for a Group of Traditional Buildings |
| Map | Open in Google Maps ↗ |
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問Questions visitors ask
What is Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine?
The Iwami Ginzan (石見銀山) was an underground silver mine in the city of Ōda, in Shimane Prefecture on the main island of Honshu, Japan.
Where is Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine?
Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine is in Ōda-shi, Shimane.
Is Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Yes. Its designations include: World Heritage Site; Historic Site of Japan; Important Preservation District for a Group of Traditional Buildings.
When was Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine founded?
1527, according to Wikidata.
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