The World's Most Extreme Homes | The "Treemen" of Korowai

Presenter Philippe Simay explores the unique architecture and lifestyles of communities around the world. This episode takes us to Papua, Indonesia, to meet the Korowai people, also known as the "treemen." Discover their remarkable treetop homes, built high in the rainforest to offer protection and a unique perspective. Learn how their homes are deeply connected to their culture and survival. We also explore the Toraja people of Sulawesi, Indonesia, and their extraordinary "tongkonan" houses. These traditional homes are not just dwellings but are central to their cosmology and beliefs as they play a role in connecting the living and the dead, and reflects the Toraja's deep relationship with their ancestors and the natural world. 00:00 Episode 8 - Papua, Indonesia 25:37 Episode 9 - Sulawesi, Indonesia Only Human celebrates and explores the unique and personal qualities we all have. Our channel offers a range of TV series and documentaries about human experiences and life journeys - while looking at the challenges life throws at us, turning ordinary people into everyday heroes. Like our content? Support us by becoming a member! bit.ly/JoinOnlyHuman Subscribe for new releases every week: http://bit.ly/YouTubeOnlyHuman Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] #onlyhuman #showmewhereyoulive #korowai