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Uluru is the aboriginal name for what the European explorers named Ayers Rock. Uluru was the name by which the rock was known for thousands of years prior to European settlement.
The feature was given the name Ayers Rock by explorer William Gosse after the former Premier of South Australia, Sir Henry Ayers. It is now known as Uluru/Ayers Rock, the title it was officially given in 2002, in order to acknowledge the traditional indigenous owners of the land.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoIn 1993, a dual naming policy was adopted that allowed official names that consist of both the traditional Aboriginal name and the English name. On 15 December 1993, it was renamed "Ayers Rock/Uluru". The order of the dual names was officially reversed to "Uluru/Ayers Rock" on 6 November 2002 following a request from the Regional Tourism Association in Alice Springs.
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∙ 8y agoUluru is the traditional indigenous name for the monolith which was later named Ayers Rock by European explorer William Gosse. Although variously quoted as meaning "Great Pebble", "Earth Mother" or "Meeting Place", the name Uluru actually has no other meaning or translation in English.
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∙ 8y agoUluru is the original indigenous name of this landmark in central Australia. The name Ayers Rock was given by European explorer William Gosse. As more recognition of aboriginal ownership of Australia has occurred, many Australian places given European names have reverted to their traditional names.
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∙ 8y agoWhen Uluru was discovered by William Gosse in 1873, he named it after the premier of South Australia, Sir Henry Ayers. It was referred to as Ayers Rock for quite some time, until the rock and its surroundings were returned to its Anangu traditional owners in 1985. To this day, there is still some confusion as to the correct title for this land mass, which is why one may still hear the name 'Ayers Rock' in conversation. However, the original indigenous name of Uluru is gaining familiarity and becoming more widely used.
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∙ 14y agoAyers Rock was named by explorer William Gosse after the former Premier of South Australia, Sir Henry Ayers. 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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∙ 13y agoThe rock was originally called Uluru.
The Australian indigenous people name the rock "Uluru" as it is sacred to them, with special significance in their spiritual life. Most sources quote the meaning of Uluru as Great Pebble, whilst other sources translate the word as Meeting Place.The name "Ayers Rock" is the European name, given by explorer William Gosse when he first saw it in 1873. Many places in Australia which are of significance to the indigenous peoples are now reverting to their former, indigenous names, rather than being recognised by their European names.
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∙ 12y agoThe actual name of Ayers Rock is Uluru/Ayers Rock, the title it was officially given in 2002.
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What do the australians call ayers rock?
Indigenous Australians call the monolith Uluru. It was named "Ayers Rock" by William Gosse in 1873 in honor of the Chief Secretary of South Australia, Sir Henry Ayers. The dual naming policy of 1993 allowed the name to reflect both the traditional, Aboriginal name and the name given it by the English settlers - Uluru/Ayers Rock.
Are there caves on Uluru?
Yes. The sides of Uluru are literally ridden with caves, both large and small, some little more than fissures. None of the caves extend any depth into the Rock, so Uluru is not a place for spelunkers. However, many of the caves are decorated with ancient indigenous art, and various caves were allocated for specific purposes by the indigenous people when they still lived a traditional lifestyle.
Is Ayers rock or Uluru a rock?
Uluru/Ayers Rock is a single large rock or monolith, the second-largest in the world.It is more correctly termed an inselberg, which is a single isolated hill that stands above flat, surrounding plains.
Is Uluru the biggest rock formation in the world?
Uluru is not the world's largest anything. The largest monolith in the world is commonly thought to be Uluru, or Ayers Rock. However, Uluru is only the world's second-largest free-standing single, large rock. Its circumference is just over 9km, and it rises 349 metres above the surrounding plain. Only one-seventh of the rock is visible above the ground. The rest lies beneath the ground. It is located in Kata Tjuta National Park 450 km southwest of Alice Springs. The largest rock in the whole world is Mt Augustus (Burringurrah, as it is known by Wajarri Yamatji traditional owners), in Western Australia, located inland, east of Carnarvon, and about 850km north of Perth. It is more than twice the size of Ayers Rock. It rises 717 metres above the stony desert, and extends for a length of 8km - almost the entire circumference of Uluru. (Some sources say Mt Augustus is 858m in height, but Western Australia's Department of Conservation and Land Management states 717m.) It does not attract the same tourist numbers because it contrasts less dramatically with its surroundings, and does not have the colour changes that Ayers Rock displays during the days and seasons.
Who is responsible for the management of Uluru?
The Anangu people are regarded as the traditional owners of Uluru, previously known as Ayers Rock. The "ownership" of Uluru was returned to the Anangu in 1985, along with KataTjuta, formerly The Olgas. The National Park is now co-managed by a board made up of Anangu and Piranpa members, with their roles and responsibilities set out in both the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (NT) 1976.
What do the australians call ayers rock?
Indigenous Australians call the monolith Uluru. It was named "Ayers Rock" by William Gosse in 1873 in honor of the Chief Secretary of South Australia, Sir Henry Ayers. The dual naming policy of 1993 allowed the name to reflect both the traditional, Aboriginal name and the name given it by the English settlers - Uluru/Ayers Rock.
Can you get close to an area near Ayers Rock by helicopter or small plane?
Yes, you can. There are a number of scheduled and/or chartered flights for both light aircraft and helicopter between Ayers Rock/Uluru and centres such as Alice Springs.
Is Ayers Rock located near Kata Tjuta?
Yes. Uluru, or Ayers Rock, is about 40 km from Kata Tjuta in central Australia. Both features are within the Kata Tjuta National Park.What many people do not know is that the two features are actually connected underground by a massive shield of rock.
What is the name of the monolith in central Australia?
Mt Augustus or Burringurrah,not Uluru/Ayers Rock.The largest monolith in the world is commonly thought to be Uluru, or Ayers Rock. However, Uluru is only the world's second-largest free-standing single, large rock. Its circumference is just over 9km, and it rises 349 metres above the surrounding plain. Only one-seventh of the rock is visible above the ground. The rest lies beneath the ground. It is located in Kata Tjuta National Park 450 km southwest of Alice Springs.The largest monolith in the whole world is Mt Augustus (Burringurrah, as it is known by Wajarri Yamatji traditional owners), in Western Australia, located inland, east of Carnarvon, and about 850km north of Perth. It is more than twice the size of Ayers Rock. It rises 717 metres above the stony desert, and extends for a length of 8km - almost the entire circumference of Uluru. (Some sources say Mt Augustus is 858m in height, but Western Australia's Department of Conservation and Land Management states 717m.) It does not attract the same tourist numbers because it contrasts less dramatically with its surroundings, and does not have the colour changes that Ayers Rock displays during the days and seasons.There is some dispute as to whether Mt Augustus is a monolith or a monocline. A monocline is an exposed slab of rock which belongs to the layer of rock underneath. However, technicalities aside, it would seem that both Mt Augustus and Ayers Rock have a claim for the title of the world's largest rock.
Are there caves on Uluru?
Yes. The sides of Uluru are literally ridden with caves, both large and small, some little more than fissures. None of the caves extend any depth into the Rock, so Uluru is not a place for spelunkers. However, many of the caves are decorated with ancient indigenous art, and various caves were allocated for specific purposes by the indigenous people when they still lived a traditional lifestyle.
Is Ayers rock or Uluru a rock?
Uluru/Ayers Rock is a single large rock or monolith, the second-largest in the world.It is more correctly termed an inselberg, which is a single isolated hill that stands above flat, surrounding plains.
Who runs Ayers rock?
Nobody "runs" Uluru-Ayers Rock, but it is protected and managed by the Anangu people, who are regarded as the traditional owners. The "ownership" of Uluru was returned to the Anangu in 1985, along with KataTjuta, formerly The Olgas. The National Park is now co-managed by a board made up of Anangu and Piranpa members, with their roles and responsibilities set out in both the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (NT) 1976.
Is the largest rock in the world in Niger Africa?
No. Both the largest and the second-largest free-standing rocks in the world are in Australia.The largest rock in the world is commonly, but erroneously, thought to be Uluru, formerly known as Ayers Rock. The largest rock in the whole world is Mt Augustus (Burringurrah, as it is known by Wajarri Yamatji traditional owners), in Western Australia, located inland, east of Carnarvon, and about 850km north of Perth. It is more than twice the size of Ayers Rock. It rises 717 metres above the stony desert, and extends for a length of 8km - almost the entire circumference of Uluru.
In what way is Ayers rock similar to Stonehenge?
They are both sacred.
What is Ayres Rock now known as?
Uluru It is officially known by both names
Is Uluru the biggest rock formation in the world?
Uluru is not the world's largest anything. The largest monolith in the world is commonly thought to be Uluru, or Ayers Rock. However, Uluru is only the world's second-largest free-standing single, large rock. Its circumference is just over 9km, and it rises 349 metres above the surrounding plain. Only one-seventh of the rock is visible above the ground. The rest lies beneath the ground. It is located in Kata Tjuta National Park 450 km southwest of Alice Springs. The largest rock in the whole world is Mt Augustus (Burringurrah, as it is known by Wajarri Yamatji traditional owners), in Western Australia, located inland, east of Carnarvon, and about 850km north of Perth. It is more than twice the size of Ayers Rock. It rises 717 metres above the stony desert, and extends for a length of 8km - almost the entire circumference of Uluru. (Some sources say Mt Augustus is 858m in height, but Western Australia's Department of Conservation and Land Management states 717m.) It does not attract the same tourist numbers because it contrasts less dramatically with its surroundings, and does not have the colour changes that Ayers Rock displays during the days and seasons.
Who is responsible for the management of Uluru?
The Anangu people are regarded as the traditional owners of Uluru, previously known as Ayers Rock. The "ownership" of Uluru was returned to the Anangu in 1985, along with KataTjuta, formerly The Olgas. The National Park is now co-managed by a board made up of Anangu and Piranpa members, with their roles and responsibilities set out in both the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) and the Aboriginal Land Rights Act (NT) 1976.
