The Algiers Monument to Glory and Martyrdom stands on the Hamma plateau, where important battles in the history of the Algerian people are supposed to have taken place. It offers a magnificent view of the Jardin d'Essai du Hamma and the Mediterranean Sea. It is also the place where members of the 'Historic Group 22' were to meet in 1954 in preparation for the outbreak of the revolution. The monument is known as Maqam E'chahid. It is an impressive monument commemorating the Algerian War of Independence, which lasted from 1954 to 1962, and was unveiled on 5 July 1982, the 20th anniversary of Algerian independence. Its unique architectural form consists of three huge pylons, with a total height of 97 metres. The structure is made of reinforced concrete and refers to the 'palm leaves' that come together at a height of about 47 metres forming the structure of the dome. The leaves symbolise unity and strength. The tripod they form protects the eternal flame burning beneath them, symbolising the enduring memory of the martyrs. The pylons-leaves lean against each other and support a cylindrical finial, which also serves as a vantage point. At the foot of each leaf are cast-iron casts depicting armed men and symbolising the resistance movement, the National Liberation Army and the Algerian People's Army of Nations, who took part in the struggle for their country's independence. The palm leaves protect the Eternal Flame located in the centre. The monument is both a reminder of the victims of the war and a symbol of Algeria's rebirth and national unity. Beneath it is a museum.

The idea for the monument is said to have originated with former Algerian President Houari Boumediene and was realised under his successor. The design work, under the direction of the painter Bashir Yelles in collaboration with the Canadian company Lavalin, began in 1981. Algerian collaborators were recruited, along with the Pole Marian Konieczny, who developed the concept and the design of the monument's form. The pairs also included: Bogusz Salwiński, Edward Krzak and Aleksander Śliwa from the Krakow Academy of Fine Arts. The work was carried out in record time, from 15 November 1981 to 5 November 1982, the 20th anniversary of the liberation of Algiers.

Marian Konieczny is also the creator of another monument located in Algiers - that of Abd el-Kader (1987), one of the 19th century leaders of the struggle against colonisation.