KUPARA NAMAP (Amo Peak)
Kupara Namap is a
Mountain that a normal Amo man is proud of. It has features
that are hardly seen in most mountains. It is called Amo
Peak in English. It serves as a shelter and a place of
refuge during wars. The mountain is blessed with tourist
attraction.
The mountain is
located in Amo district in Pengana chiefdom in Bassa Local
Government Area (LGA) of Plateau state Nigeria. In ancient
times it was a home of the Amo Man (Kimap). It is said that
the mountain has spiritual powers which some is still in
existence. For some one to visit the side he needs a
guidance of a man who is in charge of the mountain or a
person who knows and has proper knowledge on the mountain.
A distant view of
kupara Namap
A close view of
kupara Namap
A mountain use in
circumcision known as Izara(done after seven years) in
kupara Namap
Clean and tasteless water coming out from kupara Namap. It is good for drinking.
Visit and see many
features, then you will appreciate God’s hands in nature.
Kibba Daniel Musa