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National Heritage List: Climb and Associated Infrastructure to be nominated

National Heritage List: Climb and Associated Infrastructure to be nominated  Arguably the Climb and its associated physical infrastructure: the Chain, the world's most photographed summit monument and the 5 memorial plaques are already protected by existing World Heritage Listing for the National Parks Natural and Cultural values. The World Heritage values include:  the remarkable and unique natural geological and landform features formed by the huge monoliths of Uluru and Kata Tjuta set in a contrasting sand plain environment; the immense size and structural integrity of Uluru which is emphasised by its sheer, steep sides rising abruptly from the surrounding plain; the relative simplicity of the monolith of Uluru and its contrasts with the many domes of Kata Tjuta; and the exceptional natural beauty of the view fields in which the contrasts and the scenic grandeur of the monoliths create a landscape of outstanding beauty of symbolic importance to both Anangu and Eu...