No Entry For Women: 6 Places Around World Where Women Are Banned

Mount Athos, an autonomous region in Greece, has been closed to women for over a thousand years. This long-standing restriction is intended to maintain the monastic lifestyle and ensure that spiritual pursuits are not interrupted.

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In Kerala, India, the Sabarimala Temple traditionally prohibited women of menstruating age (10 to 50 years old) from entering based on the belief that the deity, Lord Ayyappa, is celibate. Although the Supreme Court of India lifted this ban in 2018, allowing women of all ages to enter, the decision remains controversial.

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The Burning Tree Club in Bethesda, Maryland, is a private, all-male golf club established in 1922. Despite occasional discussions about changing its policies, the club continues to restrict women from membership and playing on its course.

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Okinoshima Island, in the Sea of Japan, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with deep religious significance. Women are not allowed to set foot on the island due to ancient Shinto traditions aimed at maintaining the island’s sacred purity.

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Mount Omine in Japan's Nara Prefecture is a sacred site for Shugendo, a traditional Japanese mountain ascetic practice. Women are restricted from climbing the mountain or entering certain areas to preserve its spiritual sanctity.

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In Iran, women often face bans or heavy restrictions from attending men's sports events in stadiums. This policy, in place for decades, is justified by the authorities as a way to uphold Islamic principles and protect women from the male-dominated environment of these events.

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