According to the chronicler Ibn Sahib al-Salah, the works were completed on 10 March 1198, with the placement of four gilt bronze balls in the top section of the tower.
Segundo conta o cronista Ibn Sahib al-Salá, as obras concluíronse o 10 de marzo de 1198, coa colocación de catro bólas de bronce dourado no remate superior da torre.