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Added: 2026-05-16

[00:00:00]The Korowai people of West Papua, Indonesia, are famous for building remarkable elevated tree houses in the dense rainforest, often 6 to 45 m, 20 to 150 ft high, to protect against wild animals, floods, and historically rival tribes. Constructed from sago palm, bamboo, and rattan, these homes represent a deep connection to nature.

[00:00:18]Traditionally, these homes served as protection from insects, flooding, and nighttime dangers.

[00:00:22]>> [music] >> They also provided safety from the perceived threat of witchcraft from neighboring clans. While traditionally, these were used for daily living, some very high-altitude structures seen in documentaries are often built for security in remote areas, or sometimes as prestige structures in modern times.

[00:00:38]Many Korowai now live in more accessible villages, but the traditional tree houses remain a cornerstone of their identity.