What is the second largest monolith in the world?

Zuma Rock is one of the largest monoliths in Niger State, Nigeria. Zuma Rock lies north of Nigeria’s capital Abuja and is easily observed by driving the main road from Abuja to Kaduna. Zuma Rock is 725 meters (2378 feet) above its surroundings. A person’s face can be recognized in the white part at the center of the rock according to some observers.

Uluru is the largest monolith in the world. Also known as Ayers Rock, it is one of Australia’s most recognizable natural icons, situated 335 km south west of the nearest large town, Alice Springs. The remarkable sandstone formation stands 348 meter high and measures 9.4 km in circumference. Interestingly the rock undergoes dramatic color changes. Uluru is declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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wok

The second largest monolith in the world is Uluru, or Ayers Rock (commonly and incorrectly thought to be the largest monolith). It is the world's second-largest free-standing... .

john duckett

Like others, not sure this is correct.

Steve Heady

Please check multiple resources before declaring an answer. Questions also need to be more specific. Largest can have multiple connotations. Do you mean height, area, volume?

Beau Shilkraut

What is large? Volume? Height? Area? Also, many internet sites disagree.

Albeck1994

Mount Augustus The largest monolith in the world Located 320 km east of Carnarvon, Sydney Australia. Mount Augustus is the largest monolith in the world. It is 2.5 times larger than Uluru (Ayers Rock) standing 858 m above the surrounding plain and 1105 metres above sea level. So sorry your question is Incorrect