SAEDNEWS: The city where death and disease are forbidden! Yes, it is absolutely true that in this part of the world, no one is allowed to die or suffer from a serious illness; otherwise, it is considered a crime and they must pay a fine.
According to SAEDNEWS, In some parts of the world, places are known for having very unusual and strict laws, strange and unbelievable rules that even interfere with the life and death of residents. It may sound odd, but in some cities around the world, dying is actually forbidden. In this section, we will introduce you to such cities.
Itsukushima, Japan
An island in Japan that is considered sacred according to Shinto beliefs is the first place we introduce in the list of “death-prohibited cities.” This city, regarded as a symbol of purity, is said to have had no deaths since 1878. In this unusual and strange island, even childbirth is restricted along with death. Pregnant women are not allowed to enter when they are close to delivery, and elderly people or those suffering from serious or incurable diseases are also not permitted to visit. This is because death is still considered forbidden in Itsukushima.
Cilvia
A city in Italy that currently has a population of 537 people is the second “death is forbidden” city on the list. Most of the residents are over 65 years old. The mayor of Cilvia says: in our city, no one is allowed to get sick, and death here is illegal. People who do not complete their annual medical check-ups must pay a fine of 10 euros for each missed year.
Lanjarón
People in this Spanish town are not allowed to die. The town has around 4,000 residents and is said to enforce this unusual rule more strictly than other places. The main reason behind this law is reportedly the lack of space for burial grounds, which led to the creation of this decree.
The small town of Longyearbyen, Norway
Life in the small town of Longyearbyen is quite unusual. This northern settlement is the northernmost town on Earth. In this region, temperatures never rise above 6°C, and winter brings three months of darkness. It is also the land of polar bears, so residents are required to carry firearms at all times due to the constant risk of polar bear attacks. Because of this danger, one of the first things children are taught in school is how to use a gun to defend themselves against polar bears.
Sarpanx (Svalbard, Norway)
The final area in the polar town of Longyearbyen, located on the Svalbard archipelago in Norway, is the village of Sarpanx. This village is considered another “death is forbidden” place, but not because of laws or traditions like in other cases. The reason is that bodies do not decompose in this frozen environment, so seriously ill people are often transferred out of the area in different ways before death occurs.
Biritiba-Mirim
A small city in Brazil where the mayor explains the reason behind the “death is forbidden” situation: the local cemetery and surrounding areas have no available space left. Because of this, people who are in poor health or near death are required to leave the area.
Falciano del Massico, southern Italy
A “death is forbidden” order was also issued for residents of Sarpanx… (mixed reference), and similarly in the beautiful village of Falciano del Massico in southwestern France/Italy region, the mayor issued such a decree. This decision reportedly came after an administrative council meeting and the approval of a “cemetery expansion” plan. However, death is not completely banned; instead, it was stated that anyone who “allows themselves to die” would face strict sanctions, although it is still unclear what those sanctions actually mean.
