Fouha Point, also known as Fouha Rock or Creation Point, is a National Natural Landmark on the United States territory of Guam. A natural rock formation, the point rises to some 150 feet (46 m) above the waters of Fouha Bay, close to the village of Umatac. The point was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1972. [1] According to Chamorro legend, the rock is the resting place of the goddess Fu’una who, with her brother Puntan, created the world. [2]
References
- ^ "Fouha Point". nps.gov. National Park Service.
- ^ "Guampedia Creation myth page". Archived from the original on 2008-12-23. Retrieved 2009-01-06.
13°18′42″N 144°39′03″E / 13.31167°N 144.65083°E
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Fouha Point, also known as Fouha Rock or Creation Point, is a National Natural Landmark on the United States territory of Guam. A natural rock formation, the point rises to some 150 feet (46 m) above the waters of Fouha Bay, close to the village of Umatac. The point was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1972. [1] According to Chamorro legend, the rock is the resting place of the goddess Fu’una who, with her brother Puntan, created the world. [2]
References
- ^ "Fouha Point". nps.gov. National Park Service.
- ^ "Guampedia Creation myth page". Archived from the original on 2008-12-23. Retrieved 2009-01-06.
13°18′42″N 144°39′03″E / 13.31167°N 144.65083°E
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