Shimogawara Smelting Ruins at Iwami Ginzan - At one point, Japan produced a third of the world’s silver, and most of this was mined by at Iwami Ginzan

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Shimogawara Smelting Ruins at Iwami Ginzan - At one point, Japan produced a third of the world’s silver, and most of this was mined by at Iwami Ginzan. Silver from Iwami was exported overseas and it played a large role in supporting trade between Europe and Asia.

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Size: 6240px × 4160px
Location: Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine, ?1597-3 Omoricho, Oda, Shimane Prefecture, Japan
Photo credit: © John Lander / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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