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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.
Why is Ayers rock called both Ayers Rock and Uluru?
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.
Why do caves form in only certain types of rocks?
caves are more commonly formed in some types of rock
What mineral is Ayers Rock made of?
Ayers Rock, or Uluru, in central Australia, is the second largest monolith in the world, second only to Mt Augustus, in Western Australia. Explorer William Gosse, of the South Australian Survey Department, became the first European explorer to visit Ayers Rock, which he sighted on 18 July 1873. It is not known how ir why Uluru developed, or where it came from, but judging by the position of the rock strata, there is evidence to suggest it formed as the result of a sudden flood, with the sand particles adhering over a short period of time. Uluru-Ayers Rock and the nearby Olgas (also known as Kata Tjuta) are part of the same sandstone slab beneath the Earth's surface. Parts of this sandstone slab tilted 90 degrees, which is why the sandstone layers of Ayers Rock actually run almost vertically, rather than horizontally. Over time, wind and rain gradually eroded away the softer parts of the rock. It is estimated that only one-eighth of Ayers Rock is actually visible above the surface - the rest of it is underground, continuing for 5-6 kilometres.
What is Uluru in Australia also known as?
Ulruru is also known as Ayers Rock. Ayers Rock is a large sandstone rock. It is located in central Australia, It is believed the rock is over 600 million years old and was once located at the bottom of the sea.
Where are some of the places that prehistoric art has been found?
France and Spain in caves and rock shelters
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.
Where has some of the places that prehistoric art has been found?
France and Spain in caves and rock shelters
Why are visitors requested not to photograph some sections of the Ayers Rock?
Uluru (formerly Ayers Rock) is sacred to the Australian indigenous people, and for this reason, there are some sections which visitors are requested not to photograph or approach.
Ayers Rock is between which two mountain ranges?
Ayers Rock, or Uluru, does not lie between any mountain ranges. Some distance to the west is the Peterman Range.
What are some similarities between houses and caves?
caves are made of rock
Where are some of the places that prehistoric has been found?
France and Spain in caves and rock shelters
What are some famous historical sights in Australia?
Here is two of them: Great bareer reef and Ayers Rock
Where are some of the places prehistoric art has been found?
Caves in southern France. Caves in Santa Barbara, California. Caves in Spain.
Why is Ayers rock called both Ayers Rock and Uluru?
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.
What are some Australian icons starting with a?
* Ayers Rock (Uluru) * Australian crawl - the swimming stroke now known as Freestyle
What are some interesting things that you could find if you visited Ayers Rock other than seeing the largest single rock?
There are some Australian Aborigine paintings around the base of the rock, depicting various myths of their culture, which can be viewed.
