Ayers Rock

Uluru also known as Ayers Rock, is a large sandstone formation in the centre of Australia. The rock is made of sandstone infused with minerals that reflect the red light of sunrise and sunset, making it appear to glow. The rock gets its rust color from oxidation. Ayers Rock is sacred to the Aborigines and has many varied springs, waterholes, rock caves, and ancient paintings.
While the law of the Anangu, the traditional custodians of Uluru, does not recognize a curse associated with removing rocks, the act disrespects their beliefs and culture.
Returning the rocks has become a complex managerial issue for park rangers. To return the rock to the wrong spot would be disrespectful to the Anangu.
Magnets, mugs, and keychains are many things that people tend to buy when traveling, however, don’t take things from sacred areas. Tourists who go to Central Australia are also stuffing their suitcases with natural “souvenirs” — rocks, pebbles, sand, and twigs from Uluru.
There have been many packages and letters from tourists apologizing and returning the rocks they took. All referring to how their life has gone downhill since the taking of the stones. Believing that the stone caused their misfortune, thus, believing that it’s cured.
But it's not only does taking stones causes a curse, but climbing Ayer’s Rock can also cause a curse.
Indigenous Australians are dismayed by the hordes of people who have rushed to climb Uluru days before the sacred monolith is permanently closed, with anthropologist Marcia Langdon saying “a curse will fall on all of them.”
When sightseeing, don’t take items from sacred areas, respect the areas. Your’s sightseeing, don't disrespect one culture or belief in order to fulfill a desire or have a “souvenir.”