Iwami Province facts for kids
Iwami Province (called Iwami-no kuni in Japanese, or sometimes Sekishū) was an important old region in Japan. It was located in the area that is now Shimane Prefecture, on the large island of Honshū.
Iwami Province shared its borders with several other provinces: Aki, Bingo, Izumo, Nagato, and Suō. During the Heian period (794-1185 AD), the main city and capital of Iwami Province was Hamada.
History of Iwami Province
During the Edo period (1603-1868), a very important discovery was made in Iwami Province: silver! A large amount of silver was found and mined here.
This famous silver mine, known as the Iwami Ginzan, was so special that it was added to the World Heritage List in 2007. This means it's recognized as a place of great importance to everyone in the world.
Later, in the Meiji period (1868-1912), Japan went through many changes. The old system of provinces was changed into the system of prefectures that Japan still uses today. The maps of Japan and Iwami Province were updated around the 1870s to show these new prefectures.
Important Shrines and Temples
The Mononobe jinja was the most important Shinto shrine in Iwami Province. It was known as the ichinomiya, which means it was the chief or first shrine of the province.
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In Spanish: Provincia de Iwami para niños
