Shahr-e No, Former red light district in Gomrok, Tehran, Iran.
Shahr-e No was a neighborhood in Tehran that covered roughly 13 hectares and contained numerous residences, shops, and entertainment venues. The area was densely populated with hundreds of small businesses and various types of accommodations spread throughout.
The area began in the 1920s when the Iranian government organized an official settlement and built a surrounding wall. It was demolished in 1979 following the Islamic Revolution and later converted into a public park and medical facility.
The neighborhood was run by women who managed the houses and provided shelter, food, and financial support to those living there. This system of female leadership shaped daily life in the district.
The site is difficult to visit today since it has been converted into a park and medical facility, with limited public access. The history is primarily documented through local accounts and archives, as little remains of the original structures.
Newcomers had to obtain approval from a Women's Council and carry health cards for regular medical checks. This control system was unusually strict and structured who could enter and live in the community.
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