The roll call square with bell in Blocks A and B at Theresienstadt

The roll call square in Theresienstadt Small Fortress, with the bell used to summon prisoners. Here detainees were gathered to be counted, receive orders, or witness public punishments. Roll calls could last hours, forcing prisoners to stand in any weather condition. The bell marked the rhythms of camp life, announcing the beginning and end of daily activities.

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