Deera Square, Riyadh

Deera Square, Riyadh

Located close to the Masmak Fort, Deera Square is a public area adjoining the headquarters of ‘mutawwa’, Saudi Arabia’s religious police. It is also known as the Justice Square or Chop-Chop Square, because this is where public executions by beheading and stoning take place. It is said that such events are actually rare, because often times the family of the victim pardons the criminal for financial recompense.
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Sight description based on Wikipedia.

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Sight Name: Deera Square
Sight Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (See walking tours in Riyadh)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.6 Km or 2.9 Miles