Uluru

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Uluru

Uluru is a large sandstone rock formation. It was formerly called Ayers Rock. It is located in the centre of Australia, about 335km southwest of Alice Springs. Uluru is sacred to the Pitjantjatjara. They are the Aboriginal people of the area known as the Anangu. The area around the rock is home to an abundance of springs, waterholes, rock caves and ancient paintings. Uluru is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. It has been a popular destination for tourists since the late 1930s. Additionally, Uluru is also one of the most important sacred sites for the Aboriginal people in Australia.


Read about the history of Uluru:

Uluru - World History Encyclopedia History of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park



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