Description
The Baliem Valley is a valley of the Central Highlands in Western New Guinea, specifically in the province of Highland Papua, Indonesia. The main town in the valley is Wamena, which lies on the Baliem River. The valley is about 80 km in length by 20 km in width and lies at an altitude of about 1,600–1,700 metres (5,200–5,600 ft), with a population of over 200,000.
History
Yali
Local Culture
A high valley in the Star Mountains preserving deep tribal customs and traditional farming.
Activities
- ✦ First documented in 1938 by Richard Archbold during his exploration flight.
Culinary
The Dani people maintain unique stone age traditions agricultural sweet potatoes.
Documentary
Gallery