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Why is Carstensz Pyramid (Puncak Jaya) so Special / Controversial

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Explains the significance of Puncak Jaya, also known as Carstensz Pyramid, within mountaineering and biogeographic contexts. Covers its status as a high equatorial summit with limited equatorial glaciation, logistical and access challenges for climbers, and controversies related to definitions of continental high points and climbing lists.

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