 After the Ottoman Turks had conquered Egypt, even they cared for this unique Citadel.They used it for shelter, as they had done with the Citadel of Saladin in Cairo and the Citadels of Damietta, Rosetta, Al Borollos and El-Arish.They kept it in good condition and stationed it with infantry, artillery, a company of drummers and trumpeters, masons and carpenters.