Towering over icons like the Chrysler Building and the Eiffel Tower, Uluru AKA Ayers Rock, stakes its claim as the planet's most renowned natural monument. Right in the heart of Australia, this colossal sandstone was shaped from compressed sediment of ancient, eroded mountains and dramatically tilted by tectonic forces. Yet, what you see is merely the tip of the geological iceberg, as Uluru extends down a further 2.5 kilometres.

Uluru's crevices and ancient cave paintings narrate the Anangu people's rich heritage, making it a living museum of culture and history. The decision to end climbing on Uluru marks a significant step towards honouring the sacred significance of this site and preserving the dignity of Indigenous cultures and their ancestral lands.