In The Indonesian Forest, A Tribe Lives In Houses 35 Meters High That Appear To Float In The Trees, Built Only With Vines, Bamboo, And Leaves, In A Millennia-Old Tradition That Impresses

Written by Romário Pereira de Carvalho

Published on 10/11/2025 at 19:33

Updated on 10/11/2025 at 19:42

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In The Heart Of Papua’s Forest, The Korowai Preserve An Ancient Tradition: They Build Houses Suspended Between 10 And 35 Meters High, Symbols Of Safety, Culture, And Respect For The Tropical Nature That Surrounds Them

In the heart of Papua’s tropical forest in Indonesia, lives the Korowai tribe, famous for its suspended houses. The homes, built between 10 and 35 meters high, seem to float above the dense green of the jungle, creating a unique and striking setting.

This tradition is an essential part of the cultural identity of the people, preserved even after contact with the outside world.

Construction In The Heights

The houses are built on sturdy trees, mainly fig trees known locally as wanim. These trees can exceed 40 meters and provide the ideal base for the platforms.

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Protection And Survival

These houses are not only beautiful but also practical. The elevation protects families from soil moisture, floods, and attacks by animals such as wild boars and snakes.

In the past, they also served as shelters against rival tribes. Therefore, living in the heights meant more than comfort — it was a matter of safety.

Some tribe members build especially tall houses, up to 35 meters, to demonstrate prestige. This height symbolizes strength, courage, and skill.

However, few of these extreme structures are used on a daily basis, as access is difficult and requires ladders made of hewn logs.

Living Tradition Of The Tribe

Each house accommodates between four and twelve people and has a central fire that serves both to cook and to keep insects away.

When the structure ages or is considered impure, the family abandons the site and builds a new dwelling.

This constant cycle keeps the tradition of the Korowai alive, one of the last isolated peoples on the planet.

Even with part of the population living today in villages near the rivers, the tree houses remain the most striking symbol of their culture and their deep connection to the forest.

With information from Casa e Jardim.

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In The Indonesian Forest, A Tribe Lives In Houses 35 Meters High That Appear To Float In The Trees, Built Only With Vines, Bamboo, And Leaves, In A Millennia-Old Tradition That Impresses

In The Heart Of Papua’s Forest, The Korowai Preserve An Ancient Tradition: They Build Houses Suspended Between 10 And 35 Meters High, Symbols Of Safety, Culture, And Respect For The Tropical Nature That Surrounds Them

Construction In The Heights

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In The Heart Of Papua’s Forest, The Korowai Preserve An Ancient Tradition: They Build Houses Suspended Between 10 And 35 Meters High, Symbols Of Safety, Culture, And Respect For The Tropical Nature That Surrounds Them

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