How long has uluru been around for

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Although, the once nomadic lifestyle of the Anangu people has changed, they still continue to live by these ancient laws and traditions passed down through Dreamtime stories from their ancestors. These laws, or Tjukurpa , provide the foundations of this unique culture and governs all relationships between people, the land and all living things.

These spiritual and cultural connections are still strong today. The spirits of the ancestral beings continue to reside in these sacred places making the land a deeply important part of Aboriginal cultural identity. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

Things to do. Cultural Centre. Plan your trip. Buy your pass. When to come. Getting here. About Ayers Rock Resort. Latest news. Media centre. About us. Kata Tju t a tilted slightly and Ulu r u tilted 90 degrees. Over the last million years, the softer rocks eroded away, leaving the spectacular forms of Ulu r u and Kata Tju t a behind. Ulu r u is a type of rock called arkose. If you take the base walk you can see that the surface is actually flaky red with grey patches.

The flakes are bits of rock left after water and oxygen have decayed minerals in the rock. Kata Tju t a is made from a conglomerate of pebbles and boulders cemented by sand and mud.

Most of the pieces are granite and basalt, which give the conglomerate a plum-pudding effect. These magnificent rock formations are actually a lot bigger than they appear — like icebergs, most of their mass is below the surface. Ulu r u and Kata Tju t a are only the tips of huge rock slabs that continue underground for up to 6 km!