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Sayama pond

Historic Sites of JapanHistory of Osaka PrefectureKawachi ProvinceLandforms of Osaka PrefectureŌsakasayama
狭山池を中心とした街並み
狭山池を中心とした街並み

Sayama pond (狭山池, Sayama-ike) is an artificial reservoir located in the city of Ōsakasayama, Osaka Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan. Constructed around the 6th century, it claims to be the oldest in Japan, based on chronological survey of potteries near the lake confirmed that the pond was completed in 7th century. The pond was designated a National Historic Site in 1946, and is listed as World Heritage Irrigation Structure by International Commission of Irrigation and Drainage.

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Sayama pond
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狭山池を中心とした街並み
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