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1. Okinoshima Island, Japan Due to the island's historical and religious significance for men, women are not permitted to visit.
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2. Mount Athos, Greece In order to preserve the sacredness of this area, which is known as an all-male monastic community, women are not permitted to enter.
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3. Muirfield Golf Club, Scotland Until the policy was changed in 2017, women were not allowed to join this prestigious golf club.
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4. Mount Omine, Japan This sacred mountain is not accessible to women because it is thought to be a place reserved only for male ascetics engaged in Shugendo.
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5. Haji Ali Dargah, India The inner sanctuary of this Muslim shrine in Mumbai was off-limits to women until a court decision in 2016 opened it up.
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6. Burning Tree Club, USA In accordance with its membership policy, this exclusive golf club in Bethesda, Maryland, does not accept women.
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7. Mecca, Saudi Arabia Women are permitted to make the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages to the holy city, but there are some areas of the Grand Mosque complex where they are not allowed.
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8. Sports Stadiums, Iran In Iran, women have historically been unable to enter stadiums to watch men play sports until recently.
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While some places have recently altered their rules, there are still many that place a ban on women's entry.
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