They produce nothing and consume everything produced everywhere else in the world. They foster crime, pollution, even misery. Photos here Chosen by the Qajar dynasty as the capital at the bosom of Alborz Mountains with a view of the scared Damavand peak, Tehran became a beautiful and modern city in no time. The aristocracy settled in the northern hills, while the poor were exiled to the south. Everything had its own order.
Traffic symbolizes the city's culture.
There is hardly any police officer in sight. Traffic lights are mostly blinkers. Larger cars and bolder drivers lead the traffic flow. During my summer visit, I realized how dangerous it can be. I was in a cab driving on a one way street when a huge yellow truck entered from the wrong side, sped toward us and virtually forced the cab driver to seek the safety of a gutter.