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Uluru was the traditional indigenous name of the monolith that is found in central Australia. It was named after Sir Henry Ayers, then-Premier of South Australia, by explorer William Gosse of the South Australian Survey Department.

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What is the real name for Uluru?

Uluru is the real name for this natural landform of Australia. It was named Ayers Rock by European explorer William Gosse, of the South Australian Survey Department, and named Ayers Rock after Sir Henry Ayers, Premier of South Australia at the time. Known to the indigenous Australians as Uluru, the rock is now referred to by that name.


Who named Uluru in 1873?

Uluru was not named in 1873. Being an indigenous Australian word meaning either Great Pebble or Meeting Place, it was named by the indigenous people of Australia thousands of years ago.In 1873, this feature was given the European name of Ayers Rock by explorer William Gosse in honour of the South Australian premier at the time, Sir Henry Ayers.


Why did Ernest Giles discover Uluru?

Ernest Giles did not discover Uluru. Giles discovered the Olgas, now known as Kata Tjuta, but Uluru was discovered by William Gosse of the South Australia Survey Department. Gosse initially named it Ayers Rock, after the Premier of South Australia at the time.


By what name did most Australians know Uluru by until 1985?

Uluru has always been called Uluru. This is its original, indigenous name. However, when European explorer William Gosse "discovered" it in 1873, he named it Ayers Rock, after Sir Henry Ayers, the Premier of South Australia. This was the name by which it became known until formal recognition of its original, indigenous name, Uluru, was given.


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.

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What is the real name for Uluru?

Uluru is the real name for this natural landform of Australia. It was named Ayers Rock by European explorer William Gosse, of the South Australian Survey Department, and named Ayers Rock after Sir Henry Ayers, Premier of South Australia at the time. Known to the indigenous Australians as Uluru, the rock is now referred to by that name.


What is the name of the huge rock in central Australia?

The huge, single sandstone rock located in Australia's Northern Territory is called Uluru, or Ayers Rock. It is the world's second largest monolith or, as it is properly known, inselberg.


Who named Uluru in 1873?

Uluru was not named in 1873. Being an indigenous Australian word meaning either Great Pebble or Meeting Place, it was named by the indigenous people of Australia thousands of years ago.In 1873, this feature was given the European name of Ayers Rock by explorer William Gosse in honour of the South Australian premier at the time, Sir Henry Ayers.


By what did most australians know Uluru as before 1985?

The name given to Uluru by European explorers was Ayers Rock, named after Sir Henry Ayers, Premier of South Australia at the time of its discovery.


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.


Why did Ernest Giles discover Uluru?

Ernest Giles did not discover Uluru. Giles discovered the Olgas, now known as Kata Tjuta, but Uluru was discovered by William Gosse of the South Australia Survey Department. Gosse initially named it Ayers Rock, after the Premier of South Australia at the time.


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.


What is known by native name uluru?

Uluru was given the name "Ayers Rock" by European explorer William Gosse of the South Australian Survey Department, in 1873. He named it after Sir Henry Ayers, who was the Premier of South Australia at that time. This was the name by which the rock was known until its original indigenous name of Uluru was formally recognised in 1985.


How far away is Uluru from Australia?

Uluru is in Australia.


Who helped the Uluru fight?

There has been no fight at Uluru.


Who built Uluru?

Nobody built Uluru. It is a natural landform.


Is Uluru a archaeological site?

no, Uluru is a huge rock in Australia