Chamorro people - Wikipedia
The latte stone, a megalithic rock pillar topped with a hemispherical capstone, was used by early Chamorros as foundation for buildings, and has since been appropriated as a national symbol.
Ancient CHamoru Cave Art - Guampedia
Jul 22, 2024 · Archeologists distinguish between two basic kinds of rock or cave art—petroglyphs and pictographs. Petroglyphs are carvings made in the rock using stone tools or other implements to produce images or designs.
Gadao’s Cave, Guam: The Rock Art, The Chief, The Legends
Dec 20, 2018 · One of the most renowned sites in the island is Gadao’s cave which is internationally recognized as an important site for rock art and the images here are deeply ingrained in the myths of Guam’s indigenous peoples.
A deep dive into evolution of Chamorro music on Guam
Feb 20, 2024 · Most recently, a new form of Chamorro music is being created to accompany the modern versions of ancient Chamorro dances that are gaining popularity on the island. In addition to its...
Folktale: Puntan and Fu’una: Gods of Creation - Guampedia
Jun 20, 2024 · She threw her body into the earth and created Fouha Rock, sometimes called Creation Point. Out of Fouha Rock, the first human beings emerged. This rock can be found close to Humåtak Bay in the southern part of Guam.
Love History: Guam’s Fouha Rock is the Cradle of Creation
Nov 11, 2016 · Because the stone marked the final resting place of the goddess Fu’una, the ancient Chamorro people believed the stone held mystical healing powers. Today, the pillar is known as Fouha Rock (also called Creation Point) and it sits at the point of a secluded bay in the southern village of Umatac.
Latte stone - Wikipedia
Used as building supports by the ancient Chamorro people, they are found throughout most of the Mariana Islands. In modern times, the latte stone is seen as a sign of Chamorro identity and is used in many different contexts.
Latte Structures - Guampedia
Aug 24, 2024 · CHamorus inhabited Guam and the Mariana Islands at least 2,800 years before they constructed latte. Many experts regard latte and the cultural complex of tools and pottery associated with them as a natural development of CHamoru culture.
3,500 years of Chamorro history | Guam News | postguam.com
Apr 10, 2016 · Dr. Mike T. Carson and his team of archaeologists and anthropologists saw an unbroken record of natural and cultural history, depicting how the ancient Chamorros interacted with their environment...
Uncovering story behind Guam’s Latte Stones
Oct 10, 2024 · The ancient latte stones, or simply latte, are a modern symbol of Chamorro strength and identity.