Australia is a land that is rich in natural wonders. Uluru or the Ayers Rock is an example of the natural beauty of the country. Located in the Kata Tjuta National Park, it is the largest monolith in the world. Uluru is the indigenous or the aboriginal name of the rock, later it was
renamed as the Ayers Rock to honor the Australian Premier Sir Henry Ayers. The site of the rock is situated in the west of Alice Springs City, in the lands of Pitjantjatjara and Yankunytjatjara. The entire site is looked after by the Aboriginals, known in the area as Anangus. They think that the site was created by their ancestors and believe that it is their duty to keep the Aboriginal tradition alive. The site of the rock is considered to be sacred by the Aboriginals and climbing the rock is not allowed.
Uluru or Ayers Rock is every photographers delight; it is a much photographed site and has appeared in the cover page of many magazines and books. What attracts tourists towards the rock is its color that continuously changes from sunrise to sunset. During the evening the rock bears the shades of auburn, ochre, yellows and orange. If you want to know more about the place and its culture, then you can visit Yulara Information Center.
You can also buy a memento of the place by visiting the Maruku Arts and Crafts shop that sells Aboriginal artifacts and you can also learn more about the Aboriginal culture by seeing performances by local dancers and musicians.
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