In the interior highlands, many communities still maintain traditional lifestyles and, until relatively recent contact, used tools similar to those of prehistoric times. The Asmat & Coastal Traditions (Tugurere Context)
The original inhabitants of Papua are believed to have arrived tens of thousands of years ago, with evidence of migration into New Guinea dating back 42,000–50,000 years. PAPUA ORIGINAL -TUGURERE
The people are predominantly Melanesian, bringing a rich, diverse culture that includes over 800 distinct languages. In the interior highlands, many communities still maintain
Family and tribe are the center of social life, with villages often communicating via the beating of hollowed log drums. History of West Papua In the interior highlands