Bordj Tamentfoust, Ottoman fort in Tamentfoust, Algeria
The octagonal fortress stands on the northeastern edge of Algiers Bay, protected by a deep moat with a central drawbridge entrance.
Built in 1661 under Ismail Pasha's rule, the fortress incorporated stones from ancient Roman ruins of Rusguniae in its construction.
The fort marked ceremonial occasions by firing cannons to announce the arrival of new Pashas during the Ottoman administration of Algeria.
The structure contains multiple chambers including a kitchen, prayer room, and armory, arranged systematically around an internal courtyard.
The fortress served as a quarantine station from the 16th to 19th centuries and transformed into a historical museum in May 1999.
Location: Tamentfoust
GPS coordinates: 36.80730,3.23079
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:40
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