Bidspirit auction | Rare! Map of central Tehran,

Rare! Map of central Tehran, Iran, published by Sahab, 1961. Before the Ayatollah came to power - Rare! Map of Central Tehran, Iran, published by Sahab, 1961. Before the Ayatollah came to power, a detailed map of central Tehran. Tehran before the revolution Tehran in the 1960s was a bustling cosmopolitan city. The population grew, as citizens from rural areas migrated to the urban center in search of better opportunities. This influx led to the expansion of the city's infrastructure, including new roads, buildings, and public transportation. The 1960s also marked a period of cultural awakening, with the widespread emergence of new artists, writers, and musicians, and a growing interest in Western lifestyles. However, political tensions also increased in the country, which would eventually lead to the Iranian Revolution in 1979. History and Census This map was created and published by Abbas Sahab in 1961. In good, preserved condition.