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The Last Word on Lattes Photo 6

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Latte at Nimitz Hill is shown with photo gadget bag to give idea of its size. (A. Ratzlaff)

The Last Word on Lattes Photo 2

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The questionable view that latte stones were not in use at the time of Magellan’s visit to Guam in 1521 is here perpetuated on the plaque accompanying the Agana park latte stones. (A. Ratzlaff)

The Last Word on Lattes Photo 1

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These four sets of latte in the Agana park came from an inland site at Mepo and are made of hard island rock, not the usual coral. They resemble Tinian’s House of Taga except for their shorter height. All are of the same height even though this…

The Last Word on Lattes

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An article by Janice J. Beaty with accompany photos by A. Ratzlaff. Beaty gives an overall history of the latte stone along with prevailing theories and legends of creation