Fouha Point
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 , 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.
Coordinates: 13°18′42″N 144°39′03″E / 13.31167°N 144.65083°E
Categories:
- Headlands of Guam
- National Natural Landmarks in Guam
- Umatac, Guam
- Guam geography stubs