Nestled at the foothills of the Alborz Mountains, what Middle Eastern capital means "warm mountain slope" in Persian?

The traditional city of Tehran has long bucked Westernization, but what's visible in its dramatic landscape is that the city is evolving to balance old and new. Enduring social movements and revolutions, Tehran is Iran's gateway to the West.

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