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Ernest Giles was not actually the one who discovered Uluru, or Ayers Rock. Explorer William Gosse, of the South Australian Survey Department, became the first European explorer to see Ayers Rock. His expedition into the central interior departed Alice Springs on 23 April 1873, heading in a northwesterly direction. Gosse discovered the rock by accident - the need to find water for his camels forced him to take a more southerly course than he had originally planned. It was on 18 July 1873 that he first saw Ayers Rock, recording that, "This rock is certainly the most wonderful natural feature I have ever seen".
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∙ 10y agoThe Aborigines have known about Uluru for thousands of years.
Explorer William Gosse, of the South Australian Survey Department, is believed to have been the first European explorer to see the feature he named Ayers Rock. On 18 July 1873 he sighted Ayers Rock, recording that, "This rock is certainly the most wonderful natural feature I have ever seen".
Known to the indigenous Australians as Uluru, the rock was named Ayers Rock after Sir Henry Ayers, Premier of South Australia at the time. The name has since reverted to e indigenous name of Uluru.
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∙ 10y agoExplorer William Gosse, of the South Australian Survey Department, is believed to have been the first European explorer to see Uluru, which he discovered on 18 July 1873. Gosse named the feature Ayers Rock in honour of the then-Chief Secretary of South Australia, or Premier, Sir Henry Ayers. The indigenous name of Uluru was reinstated in the 1980s.
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∙ 8y agoThe first ones to find Uluru were the indigenous people of Australia. However, it is not known when or how they sighted it.
As far as European discovery is concerned, Uluru was discovered by explorer William Christie Gosse quite by accident. Gosse was with the South Australian Survey Department, and on an expedition through Australia's interior when the need to find water for his camels forced him to take a more southerly course than he had originally planned. On 18 July 1873 he sighted Ayers Rock, recording that, "This rock is certainly the most wonderful natural feature I have ever seen".
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Which state is Uluru-Ayers Rock found in?
Ayers Rock, also known as Uluru by the indigenous Australians, is located in the outback of Australia. Specifically, it is in central Australia, in the southern part of the Northern Territory.In 1873, explorer William Gosse named Ayers Rock after Sir Henry Ayers, then Premier of South Australia.
Is Uluru the same as Ayes rock?
Yes, Uluru is the Aborigional name for it!
Is Uluru in the Great Sandy Desert?
No. Uluru is in the Northern Territory of Australia. Uluru is commonly thought to be the world's largest monolith. It is not. The world's largest monolith is Mt Augustus, and this is land feature IS in Western Australia.
What is the coordinates of uluru?
There's Really No Address But Uluru Is Located In Kata Tjuta National Park
Is Uluru really cursed?
No. Uluru is not cursed. The landform is sacred to the indigenous Australians, but it is not cursed.
What rocks are found at Uluru?
Sandstone is the most common rock found at Uluru.
What rock types are found in uluru?
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Do kangaroos live in Uluru?
Kangaroos do not live in Uluru itself, as it is made of rock. However, they are certainly found in the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
Do Wombats live at Uluru?
No. Wombats are not found at Uluru. The area is too dry, and there is insufficient vegetation of the sort preferred by wombats.
Which state is Uluru-Ayers Rock found in?
Ayers Rock, also known as Uluru by the indigenous Australians, is located in the outback of Australia. Specifically, it is in central Australia, in the southern part of the Northern Territory.In 1873, explorer William Gosse named Ayers Rock after Sir Henry Ayers, then Premier of South Australia.
Was uluru changed to ayres rock?
No, The Ayres Rock was changed to the name Uluru. Uluru lies in Northern Territory. Uluru is made out of sandstones.
When was Uluru found by Ayer?
Uluru was not found by anyone named Ayer. Explorer William Gosse, of the South Australian Survey Department, is believed to have been the first European explorer to see Ayers Rock. Gosse discovered the rock (now known by its native name of Uluru) by accident during an expedition through Australia's interior. Known to the indigenous Australians as Uluru, the rock was named Ayers Rock after Sir Henry Ayers, Premier of South Australia at the time.
Who helped the Uluru fight?
There has been no fight at Uluru.
How far away is Uluru from Australia?
Uluru is in Australia.
Who built Uluru?
Nobody built Uluru. It is a natural landform.
Is Uluru a archaeological site?
no, Uluru is a huge rock in Australia
Why Uluru called Uluru?
Uluru is the original aboriginal name for Ayers Rock. Most sources quote the meaning of Uluru as Great Pebble; other sources translate the word as Meeting Place.
