On 8 August 1830, Hussein II Bey signed an act granting land for the purpose of honoring Louis IX "at the location of the prince's death [at] La Malka".

[1] On account of the political difficulties related to the abdication of Charles X and the death of Hussein II in 1835, the act did not enter into force until 1840, after the terms had been confirmed by Ahmed I Bey.

[3] The modest building designed to house the priest was not used for this purpose; it served as the original archaeological museum for the site.

[9] Life in the chapel was difficult, on account of its relative remoteness from supply points,[10] as well as the roughness of the access routes.

In addition to providing medical services to the local population,[11] the White Fathers were placed in charge of archaeological activities by Lavigerie.

[13] Conflict arose between France and Tunisia on account of the entry of Mustapha Ben Ismaïl into the chapel enclosure, leading to a "demand for a public and official apology.

On the wall of the gallery where it abutted the garden, there were displays of ancient items recovered during the construction of the foundations and in the surrounding area.