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English translation: Penon

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09:16 Dec 30, 2011

French to English translations [PRO]
Social Sciences - History / History

French term or phrase: Penon

La construction du premier môle date de Kheireddine Barberousse qui s’en était emparé en 1529 d’où son nom de jetée Kheireddine, et qui après la destruction du Penon espagnol, en utilisa les pierres tandis que la jetée fut bâtie avec les pierres des sites antiques de Rusguniae et Tamenfoust ; non loin, un mur fut élevé en 1532 ; plus tard en 1573, un second parapet sera établi sur le pourtour de l’ancien îlot.

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English translation:Penon

Explanation:
A Peñón ("rock") is a term for certain offshore island forts established by the Spanish Empire (especially in Africa)

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Note added at 11 minutes (2011-12-30 09:27:39 GMT)
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or "offshore island fort" but I think it is important to stay faithful to the specific context and period