The area consisted of several blocks of the old Jewish quarter of the city surrounding the main synagogue, and was surrounded by a high fence and stone wall that was guarded so that contraband could not be sneaked in, and people could not get out.
The area consisted of several blocks of the old Jewish quarter of the city. The area was surrounding the main synagogue. The area was surrounded by a high fence and stone wall. These high fence and stone wall was guarded. Contraband could not be sneaked in. People could not get out.