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MAY 14, 2001 For the first time, the Australian government has complied with a long-standing request by Aborigines and has closing Ayers Rock to tourists out of respect for an elder who died on Sunday. Known as Uluru, the rock is considered sacred to Aborigines. But it is a popular tourist draw and Aborigines have long asked the government to close it to climbers. The elder was from the Anangu Tribe. It is not known when the rock will reopen. Get the Story:
Ayers Rock closed to tourists following death of Aboriginal elder (AP 5/14) Relevant Links:
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Ayers Rock closed after passing of elder
Facebook TwitterMAY 14, 2001 For the first time, the Australian government has complied with a long-standing request by Aborigines and has closing Ayers Rock to tourists out of respect for an elder who died on Sunday. Known as Uluru, the rock is considered sacred to Aborigines. But it is a popular tourist draw and Aborigines have long asked the government to close it to climbers. The elder was from the Anangu Tribe. It is not known when the rock will reopen. Get the Story:
Ayers Rock closed to tourists following death of Aboriginal elder (AP 5/14) Relevant Links:
Uluru, Pictures - http://www.crystalinks.com/ayersrock.html
Uluru, Pictures - http://home.a-city.de/christoph.schmidt/uluru/uluru.htm Related Stories:
Aboriginals call for treaty (1/4)
Olympics highlighted indigenous (10/2)
Mills decries racism in media, sports (9/21)
Aboriginals fight racism (7/6)
Paintings continue ancient tradition (6/29)
Runners carry Olympic torch (6/9)
Olympics highlight aboriginal issues (5/25)
Aborigines: We are the Stolen Generation (4/6)
Museum To Return Maori Heads (4/6)
Australian aboriginals threaten violence for Olympics (4/3)
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