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National Natural Landmark in Guam

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. According to Chamorro legend, the rock is the resting place of the goddess Fu’una who, with her brother Puntan, created the world.

References

  1. "Fouha Point". nps.gov. National Park Service.
  2. "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 / 13.31167; 144.65083

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