states: [australia]
category: natural
year: 2003
location: Western Australia
region: Asia and the Pacific
latitude/longitude: -17.5000000000, 128.5000000000
Purnululu, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Australia, is a remote geological marvel famed for its striking beehive-shaped sandstone domes. Sculpted over millions of years by erosion, these orange-and-black striped formations rise from the arid landscape, creating a surreal vista. The site harbors unique desert ecosystems, supporting rare flora and fauna adapted to its harsh conditions. Sacred to Indigenous peoples, Purnululu blends cultural significance with natural wonder, standing as a testament to Earth’s ancient processes and resilience.
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