Visitors flock to Uluru as climbing ban looms

At the base of Uluru are signs in seven languages requesting people reconsider climbing Australia's most iconic natural landmark, once known as Ayers Rock.These briefly outline the beliefs of the Anangu -- the indigenous, traditional owners of Uluru and its surrounding lands -- who see the rock as a sacred space, roughly equivalent to a church or temple.Numerous safety warnings -- reminding people to stay hydrated in the desert sun and keep on the well-worn track to the near-350-meter-high summit -- are also written and translated for local and international visitors alike.However, from Oct…READ FULL ARTICLE