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Guam’s Agana: Historical and Cultural Lexicon
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  • 1. Basilica of the patron saint in Agana, architectural marvel
  • 3. Famed beach district near Agana, known for tourism allure
  • 4. Site of WWII forested battles near Agana, critical history locus
  • 7. Grassland plains often seen in Guam's outlying areas
  • 9. Ceremonial practice, often integral to Chamorro spiritual customs
  • 10. Explorer whose voyage first mapped Guam for Europe
  • 14. Traditional Chamorro wrapping cloth symbolizing culture
  • 15. Sweetened treat resembling caramel, found in local Agana markets
  • 17. Island nation connected by Pacific trade routes with Guam
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  • 2. Indigenous people and language of Guam, core to Agana’s heritage
  • 5. Village adjacent to Agana, known for agricultural traditions
  • 6. Ancient megalithic pillar supporting Chamorro houses
  • 8. Emblematic protector; also a famous Agana landmark’s nickname
  • 11. Pertaining to vast reefs encircling Guam’s coastal edges
  • 12. Spanish word meaning 'thief', historically linked to Mariana Islands’ name
  • 13. Branch of US military with significant presence on Guam
  • 16. Official name of Agana, Guam’s capital city
  • 18. Ecclesiastical rank significant in Guam’s colonial religious history

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