[3] The fort was primarily built using materials sourced from the ruins of the ancient Roman town of Rusguniae, located in the modern municipality of El Marsa.

[4] Tamentfoust Tower played a ceremonial role, as its cannon fire marked the arrival and appointment of a new Pasha in the Regency of Algiers, sent by the Ottoman Sublime Porte in Istanbul.

[5] Historically, the area near the fort served as the evacuation point for the troops of Charles V following the disastrous defeat of his fleet during the Battle of Algiers from October 21 to 25, 1541.

This positioning enabled Algerian artillery to effectively target foreign ships within a range of 7.5 kilometers from both towers out at sea.

This strategic advantage made Tamentfoust a frequent objective of European naval forces during their repeated assaults on Algiers.

[9] The tower is located approximately 20 kilometers east of Algiers and offers a clear view of the Mediterranean Sea.

The ordinance aimed to regulate the exploration and protection of Algeria's cultural heritage, replacing the legal framework established during the French colonial period.

Following the fall of Algiers on July 5, 1830, and the subsequent French assault on Blida, the tower became the site of events, including the alliance between Mohamed Ben Zamoum and Ali Ould Si Saadi, leaders of the popular resistance in Mitidja, Kabylie, and Titteri.

[24] After the fall of Algiers, Marshal de Bourmont claimed that local tribes had seized livestock sent by the Bey of Titteri to supply the French army.

This confrontation had several significant consequences: Under Ben Zamoum's leadership, the resistance aimed to besiege the French forces in Algiers by cutting off all supply routes.

The museum features four exhibition halls located around the ground-floor courtyard, displaying artifacts from various periods, including prehistoric times, the Roman Empire, and the Islamic era.

The museum, located near the small Tamentfoust port, offers an engaging experience for visitors, combining cultural enrichment with recreational opportunities.

In April 2015, the Algiers Province launched an archaeological excavation program around Tamentfoust Tower, covering an area of 117 hectares.