The area enclosed a rectangle 160 metres by 150 metres, surrounded by a high, windowless wall. There was a single public entrance.[4] From the main entrance a wide street led to the main square (20 x 48 metres).[6] Off the main street and square ran a labyrinth of alleys. Each of the alleys had a name that indicated the origins of the prostitutes such as Elfassiya Street, Doukkaliya Street, Lahriziya Street etc.[5]