iwami ginzan silver mine
states: [japan]
category: cultural
year: 2007
location: Shimane Prefecture, Ohda City District
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: 35.1127777777, 132.4350000000
visited: 2023
The Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Japan, is a historic mining complex renowned for its well-preserved remnants of silver extraction from the 16th to 20th centuries. This site features underground tunnels, refining facilities, and traditional settlements, illustrating advanced mining techniques that once supplied a significant portion of global silver. Its forested landscape and cultural heritage highlight the harmonious blend of human industry and nature.
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