When did white man first come to Uluru?

Uluru (also known as Ayers Rock) is a significant sandstone rock formation in the Northern Territory of Australia. As per historical records and archaeological evidence, the traditional owners of Uluru are the Anangu Aboriginal people. Their connection to Uluru can be traced back thousands of years.

The first recorded instance of white settlers visiting Uluru dates back to 1872 when a European explorer named Ernest Giles encountered the region. However, it was not until the late 19th and early 20th centuries that the area gained wider recognition and tourism began to develop.

In 1936, the Australian government declared Uluru and the surrounding area a national park, known as the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. This was a significant step in recognizing and protecting the cultural significance of the area to the Anangu Aboriginal people.

While Uluru has attracted visitors from around the world for its unique geological features and cultural heritage, it is essential to acknowledge and respect the traditional custodianship and ongoing cultural practices of the Anangu people in the region.