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Island where no women are allowed declared a World Heritage site

Island where no women are allowed declared a World Heritage site
Japan's Okinoshima island

An island where women are not allowed has been declared a World Heritage site.

Japan's Okinoshima island, an ancient religious site where women are banned, has been declared a World Heritage site by the UN's cultural body Unesco.

Okinoshima is home to the Okitsu shrine, built in the 17th century to pray for the safety of sailors.

The Okitsu shrine

Before stepping foot on the island, men must take off their clothes and undergo a cleansing ritual.

When they leave they are not allowed to take away any souvenirs, or disclose details of their visit.

Source : BBC 

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