A further theory posits that the site was a sacred Roman precinct or temple.

How could I manage to get admitted within the sacred precincts?

The need to preserve multiple adjacent sacred precincts likely explains the complex design.

The sacred precinct was on the east side of the town, with a prominent plaza and circular shrines.

And we didn't come to the sacred precinct to spy on you.

Nor have we ever objected to flowers in the sacred precinct.

Even here there was none to dispute their right to enter the sacred precincts.

A stucco gate marks the entrance to the sacred precinct.

She should have realized that it was not possible for even the Unseen to trail her here, into this sacred precinct.

Water in the old moats separated the outer world from those sacred precincts.