Uluru: More Than a Rock – 7 Reasons it Awe

18th April, 2024 TANISHA ROY TANISHA ROY

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1: Deeper Than It Looks

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2: A Rock of Many Colors

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3: Ancient Canvas

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4: A Living Landscape

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5: Anangu Connection

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6: Climb Controversy

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7: World Heritage Wonder

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