Why is Uluru sacred?

Answer 1

Aboriginal people revere certain sites around Australia as sacred. Uluru (Ayers Rock) is one of them. It is a place of mysticism, a place from where much of their Aboriginal Dreaming emanates. It is a place where, they believe, the bodies of their ancestors hardened into rock. It was there at the Alcheringa (the Dawn of Time) and will be there until the very end. It holds peace and power. For the central Australian Aborigines, the Dreamtime stories come out of Uluru. They kindly ask if you don't climb the rock because you must walk over the dreamtime exit path.

Answer 2

Uluru, formerly known by its European name of Ayers Rock, is the world's second largest monolith, or inselberg. (The largest monolith is less well known - Mt Augustus - and is also in Australia.)

Uluru is 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 central Australia.

It contrasts dramatically with its surroundings, and has colour changes that it displays during different times of the day, and during the different seasons.

Answer 3

Uluru is important is many ways.

For the Europeans, it is little more than a tourist attraction or a symbol of Australia. It is the worl'd second ;srgest monolith, or inselbery (with the largest bding Mt Augustus, also ij Australia), and it is unique for its varying colours. However, not enough Australians see the real value in this magnifient natural landform.

However, the indigenous people have a real understanding of its importance. Aboriginal people revere certain sites around Australia as sacred. Uluru is one of them. It is a place of mysticism, a place from where much of their Aboriginal Dreaming emanates. It is a place where, they believe, the bodies of their ancestors hardened into rock. It was there at the Alcheringa (the Dawn of Time) and will be there until the very end. It holds peace and power. For the central Australian Aborigines, the Dreamtime stories come out of Uluru. They kindly ask that you don't climb the rock because you must walk over the dreamtime exit path.

Answer 4

It's the tourist attraction representing all of Australia. The real question is what's not important about it? Ulurus history is making it important. The cave paintings, the benefits to say you've went there ect.

Answer 5

Uluru is a popular tourist attraction because it's the second largest single rock in the world. It's an amazing site and a great experience. you learn about the culture of the aboriginals that were/are around it.

Answer 6

Uluru is sacred to the Indigenous people because it's a traditional place and very spiritual with the law and culture.

Answer 7

Nothing. Uluru is a rock.

However, this landform is sacred to the indigenous people of Australia, also known as the Australian Aborigines.

Answer 8

Because it's an internationally recognisable symbol of Australia - just as the Grand Canyon in america, or the Great Wall of China.

Answer 9

how uluru became an icon in australia