Kasbah of Le Kef

It played a major role in the defense of the city as well as administration which was conducted from the fort.

It was established as kasbah for the first time by the Ottomans in 1600, consisted of four watchtowers, a room for the soldiers, and a secret door for escape accessible to the northwest side of the fort.

[1][2] The fort was renovated several times, first during the era of the ruler Hammuda Pasha in the mid-17th century, which added a moat leading to the bottom area of the medina quarter, and watchtowers, walls, and other fortifications.

These structures were repaired in 1806 by the hand of the Dutch engineer known as Humbolt, also adding new towers on the northern side.

The kasbah also contains a space surrounded by rooms, a mosque, ammo, and basin for collecting rainwater.