There were many other columns in this place; those nearest to the palace were made use of for the infliction of various corporal punishments, and the others served as posts to which were fastened the beasts brought for sale.

Upon the forum itself, opposite this building, was a platform filled with seats made of stone; and from this platform, which was called Gabbatha, Pilate was accustomed to pronounce sentence on great criminals.

The marble staircase ascended by persons going to the governor's palace led likewise to an uncovered terrace, and it was from this terrace that Pilate gave audience to the priests and Pharisees, when they brought forward their accusations against Jesus.

They all stood before him in the forum, and refused to advance further than the stone seats before mentioned.

A person speaking in a loud tone of voice from the terrace could be easily heard by those in the forum.
Behind Pilate's palace there were many other terraces, and likewise gardens, and a country house.