By Mike

IntroductionIntroduction

Rising from seemingly nowhere in the deep centre of Australia, Uluru (Ayers Rock) is one of the world's great natural wonders. Uluru is a World Heritage Site. Uluru is the 2nd best landmark in history. The monolith is also one of the seven wonders in Australia.

HHistoryistory

British surveyor William Gosse was the first European to discover the monolith and named it Ayers Rock after the former chief secretary of South Australia, Sir Henry Ayers. The Aboriginal people also have a dreamtime story which is a special moment for them. Dreamtime represents the essence of their society, culture, traditions and spirituality. It is a time when ancestors, gods and living mortals come together to learn about the heritage and customs of the Aboriginal people.

LocationLocation

Uluru is located in the south-western corner of Northern Territory. It lies 450 km south west of the closest town, Alice Springs. Uluru is in the centre of Uluru National Park. Uluru National Park was set up to protect the giant sandstone monolith.

DescriptionDescription

Uluru is actually grey although it looks red. The colour is a coating of red oxide. Depending on the weather or temperature, Uluru dramatically

changes colours. Uluru is basically a rock with sand covering it. Normally Uluru is orange.

Protecting UluruProtecting Uluru

People climb Uluru although Aboriginals prefer that they don’t. A number of deaths occurred when people started to climb Uluru. Aboriginals say that if you take a piece of rock, you will be cursed for the rest of your lives… I would recommend you to not do that .

FactsFacts

• Uluru is 24 metres higher than the Eiffel Tower

• Uluru is probably Australia’s best-known natural landmark

• The monolith was created about six million years ago• Uluru was originally under water but now its

not• The rock is west of the Simpson Desert• Most of Uluru’s bulk is underground

ConclusionConclusion

This is the end of my speech and thank you for listening. Remember DO NOT take a piece off Uluru or else you will be cursed.

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