I go in a cave cuz I hear like I hear that noise and I turn the flashlight on and I see like 10 dudes like fighting each other to like scoop as much brain in this white all over their face a mysterious tribe has baffled scientists leaving them questioning whether these people are truly from Earth with unique customs unknown Origins and unexplained traits this tribe defies everything we know about human history and evolution are they from another world or is there a deeper secret waiting to be uncovered there's a baby playing drums on the onthe baboon skull heads and I'm like this is the craziest I've ever seen in my life that's just too much I don't know if people I don't think it's too much it's it's real today let's go on an exciting journey to discover some of the most unusual tribes on Earth corai tribe hidden in the dense rainforests of Papua the corai tribe has lived for centuries in harmony with nature away from the modern world isolated from mainstream civilization they have their unique way of life deeply rooted in the forestaround them for much of their history the kowai kept to themselves even practicing cannibalism against those they saw as enemies a practice that has largely faded as they've slowly started connecting with Outsiders in recent years the Ki were only discovered in 1978 when a missionary named Johannes V heisen accidentally met them with the help of a guide from the neighboring sitac tribe in the past the corai and sitac often clashed sometimes leading to Violent conflicts including head hunting and cannibalism today however the kowaiare mostly known for their remarkable tree houses the kowai build their homes high in the trees often 26 to 49 ft above the ground with some as high as 45 M these impressive homes are made entirely from natural materials like tree branches Sago bark and Rattan Vines no Nails hammers or screws despite their height and fragile appearance these tree houses are safe and can last for 3 to 5 years they offer excellent protection from insects wild animals and even enemies who might try to capture their people each Treehouse also has a woodenbarrier to keep young children from falling and a ladder that hangs down for climbing up and down the corai mark Time by their houses building a new one every few years interestingly their way of living is also separated by age and gender men and women live separately with women keeping the children until the boys are old enough to join the men when young boys learn the skill of hunting quietly in the jungle they can finally join the men's group marriage in the kowai tribe has its unique rules Women Marry early while men marry muchlater since they need to gather enough resources for a dowy or to host a big Feast although the corai value Harmony and Community conflicts do happen usually due to issues like witchcraft accusations theft or marriage disagreements in serious cases punishments can be severe ranging from exile to historically even cannibalism the kowai tribe shows us an extraordinary lifestyle living in harmony with the forest and relying on Ancient Traditions now from the jungle Treetops let's move to meet another fascinating tribe that makes their homeon the sea mochen tribe meet the moochan tribe often called sea gypsies because of their unique life on the water the mochen have lived for hundreds maybe even thousands of years on the Waters of the mergui archipelago spending almost all their lives on small boats called kabang they only go to shore during the monsoon season when they set up temporary camps for shelter a mochen legend explains this life on the water as a punishment from an ancient Queen for her Unfaithful husband who was mochan but to the mochen people todaytheir life isn't seen as a punishment it's a way of life they've embraced fully living on the water has given them incredible knowledge of the sea and all its resources they rely entirely on fishing and Gathering items from the beaches to survive the mochen have also developed remarkable skills over Generations they fish by diving freely without using scuba gear giving them the ability to hold their breath for long periods and even see underwater better than most people after collecting fish and other items from the sea they tradewith nearby Coastal Traders for Essentials like rice and petrol this trade is one of their few connections with the outside world mochan society is made up of family groups that travel together in clusters of boats with each group led by a family head these families have a deep respect for their ancestors often Guided by a shaman who leads rituals and celebrations to honor the spirit world their festivals include offerings trance dances and other ceremonies to connect with the spirits they believe watch over and guide themon their Journeys the Moen trib's unique way of life shows their deep bond with the sea and their belief in spiritual protection giving them a true sense of freedom and connection to the waters they call home but there exists a tribe that stands apart relying neither on physical strength nor spiritual beliefs for their protection asaro mudmen deep in Papua New Guinea there exists a unique and mysterious tribe known for their ghostly appearance and fierce reputation the assaro mudmen when they emerge from the jungle they move slowlyalmost like a quiet steady wave their movements are strange and a bit confusing and with their bodies covered in Gray mud and their huge frightening masks they look very intimidating before you realize it you might feel chills down your spine and wish you were anywhere but in the jungle with them the mudmen were once some of the poorest people in Papua New Guinea yet they are now like rock stars of the area famous for their unique look and way of life while many of the 150 tribes on the island are as colorful as the beautifulbirds that share the Jungle the mudmen are different they don't wear bright clothes or decorations instead they cover themselves from neck to toe in white clay moving in a single line very slowly and carefully constantly watching their surroundings some mudmen carry bows with arrows others have Spears or clubs and some wear red painted bamboo sticks on their fingers shaped like long sharp claws they are so silent that you might think they are ghosts passing through the trees in most places people cover themselves with mud for war butthe mudmen use it to avoid fighting Legends and stories talk about the mudmen as Mighty Warriors with special fighting skills but their true power is their scary look the asero mudmen believe that if you can make people afraid you don't need to fight at all the story of the mudmen goes back centuries the asero were once shy peaceful people who preferred to stay hidden in the jungle but one day a much stronger tribe attacked them to escape they ran to the nearby assara River as they reached the river they saw figurescovered in white and gray River mud the attackers believed these figures were ghostly spirits of the assaro people and panicked running away in fear realizing what had happened the assaro decided to use this trick to protect themselves they started coating their bodies in mud whenever they needed to scare off enemies though they left their faces clear because the river water was thought to be poisonous they made their faces look frightening by using rocks sticks and anything they could find to create simple masks just as they hadhoped their enemies ran away when whenever they saw them like this believing the asero were powerful spirits and so the peaceful asero earned a reputation as Fierce Warriors without ever needing to fight this next tribe from North Sentinel Island takes isolation to a whole new level far beyond others who stay secluded for peaceful reasons Sentinel tribe this remote group came to Global attention in 2018 after the tragic death of an American Tourist who illegally ventured onto their Island an event that highlighted the trib's fierce protectionof their privacy known as one of the few remaining uncontacted tribes the sentinelles live on a small island surrounded by shallow reefs off the main shipping routes with no natural Harbors this natural isolation combined with protective laws from the Indian government makes contact nearly impossible but it's not only geography and laws that keep people away the sentinelles themselves are known to defend their territory with intense hostility towards Outsiders over the past two centuries occasional attemptsto appr approach the island have usually ended in danger sometimes even fatal incidents for both the visitors and the Islanders although it's difficult to confirm their exact population estimates based on the Island's resources suggest that between 80 and 150 people live there however some estimates range as low as 15 or as high as 500 the sentinelles are related to other indigenous groups in the Andaman Islands which lie in India's Bay of Bengal however their extended isolation has made them culturally distinct Outsidersknow very little about their daily lives language or Customs occasionally Sailors or nearby Crews have observed bonfires on the beaches at night or heard singing from the island but the sentinelles language remains a complete mystery and none of it is understood by Outsiders anthropologists and others typically respect indigenous groups by using the name the people call themselves however since no one has successfully communicated with the Sentinel us even their name for themselves is unknown their lives remain hidden from the worldand they show little if any interest in opening up to it the Sentinel a have made it abundantly clear that they value their Solitude expressing this even without a shared language their Fierce Independence makes them one of the world's most mysterious and uncontacted groups unlike other tribes who have opened up or established some connection with the outside world they're scary sure but maybe not as much as this one the agoris a unique and mysterious sect in Hinduism the goris are a group of monks or sadhus known for living bypractices that push the boundaries of what is typically considered acceptable or taboo following a different spiritual path from most Hindus the agoris challenged traditional ideas about good and bad Purity and impurity and life and death as devoted followers of Shiva the deity of Destruction and transformation the agorist believe that connecting with him can free them from the endless cycle of reincarnation where souls are reborn again and again through shiver they seek ultimate Freedom or mocka a state thatgoes beyond all worldly attachments to reach this state the agoris engage in unusual rituals that Society often finds shocking or even frightening what sets the agoris apart are the distinct rituals they believe bring them closer to Enlightenment many agoris live in cremation grounds the places where bodies are burned after death feeling these sights are sacred spaces that reveal life's deepest secrets covering their bodies with ashes from cremated remains they believe the ashes carry a powerful spiritual Essence thathelps them connect to Divine forces the agorist view all things in the universe as interconnected and originating from the same Divine source so for them Purity and impurity are just human-made distinctions as part of their path some agoris even consume small amounts of human flesh which though unsettling to others serves a purpose in their spiritual journey by embracing what most people see as impure they aim to break down their own ego and strengthen their connection with the world Beyond ordinary Human Experience they see thedead as teachers and believe that through these acts they gain spiritual knowledge and strength the history of the agoris is steeped in mystery as they have traditionally kept their practices hidden from society however scholars believe the agorist may have emerged from older Hindu sects specifically the kikas and kukas which appeared between the seventh and 8th centuries these early groups were known for their intense rituals which included worshiping Fierce deities using intoxicants in spiritual practices andeven performing sacrifices over time these sects evolved and eventually merged into what we recognize today as the agori tradition the founder of the modern agori path is believed to be Baba kinaram a figure deeply respected by followers for defining their beliefs and guiding their practices he promoted a vision of the world that sees everything even things Society often considers impure as part of the Divine the agorist hold a belief that everything in existence originates from a single Divine Source called Brahman theUltimate Reality each Soul they say is essentially shiver but is trapped by eight human limitations desire anger greed Obsession fear hatred Pride and Prejudice the agoris aim to break free from these limitations to achieve spiritual Freedom known as MOA in pursuit of this freedom they deliberately reject conventional ideas about cleanliness and morality by living among the dead and interacting with elements others find frightening they seek to dissolve the boundary between life and death rituals like eating fleshusing human skulls as meditation tools and covering themselves in Ash are not merely strange practices to the agoris they are powerful spiritual exercises bringing them closer to Unity with Shiva though a few of their practices are known the agorist keep much of their tradition secret preferring a private approach to spirituality that Outsiders rarely Glimpse to them these rituals are deeply personal and not meant for the public eye the agoris offer a perspective on spirituality that defies societal Norms suggesting that thesearch for truth and Enlightenment can take forms that may surprise challenge or even unsettle some tribes are known for their reserved nature towards Outsiders but one tribe that has embraced visitors warmly is the HBA the HBA approximately 50,000 people belong to the HBA ethnic group mainly residing in Northern namibia's Kuni region and Southern Angola dot you might have seen photos of the HBA before as their striking appearance and unique customs Stand Out known for their traditional lifestyle Hima women are often barechested and adorned with symbolic jewelry one of their most distinct practices is covering their skin with oches a mixture of animal fat and ochre which gives them a reddish glow they himba live in small villages made up of wooden Huts that are usually arranged in a circle around a sacred ancestral fire this fire is Central to their spiritual life and represents their connection to their ancestors the hba's daily work revolves around tending livestock especially cattle which are vital to their way of life and their economy formany years the HBA had little contact with the outside world living peacefully as cattle herders in the remote dry lands of Northwestern Namibia their isolation continued until the the 20th century when European explorers first ventured into the region despite this contact the HBA have largely maintained their traditional ways in HBA Society polygamy is common with many men having two wives however their marriage Customs differ from what some might expect young HBA girls are often married to Partners chosen by their fathers when they reachpuberty for boys a right of passage circumcision marks their transition into adulthood and Readiness for marriage in contrast the himba girl is not considered a full woman until she becomes a mother marriage among the HBA involves a vital transaction of cattle as livestock is their primary wealth without cattle marriage cannot proceed this exchange is referred to as bride wealth and the quality of cattle offered plays a significant role families negotiate the number and condition of cattle depending on their circumstancesas highquality cattle can influence the agreement the Sami tribe unlike many other indigenous groups the Sami people people are spread across four different countries Norway Sweden Finland and Russia unlike smaller tribes with a few hundred members the Sami Community has a population of about 880,000 roughly half of them live in Norway where around 2,600 still work in the traditional practice of herding reindeer in fact most of Northern Norway is dedicated to reindeer grazing historically the Sami people made their living through fishingraising livestock and hunting along the coast and large rivers further inland however as times changed many Sami moved to towns in northern Norway or even to the Oslo area today a significant number of Sami still live in traditional Sami regions but earn their income in modern ways such as through service jobs industry travel and public sector roles the Sami culture is rich in unique Traditions with one of the most cherished being the joy the joy is a style of song that is one of Europe's oldest and it's deeply personal each Joyis dedicated to someone some something or somewhere the melody and harmonies are crafted to reflect the essence of what is being celebrated making it more than just a song it's an expression of connection another notable tradition is the gakti which is the sami's traditional clothing gaki outfits are often brightly colored and are worn primarily for celebrations or special events the Sami are also known for their beautiful craftsmanship which remains an active part of their culture they create intricate tin embroidery Pearlembroidery and weaving and they are skilled at crafting shoelaces jacket seams wood carvings and knives these skills are passed down from generation to generation helping keep their Traditions alive despite adopting aspects of modern life the Sami people continue to proudly maintain their Customs setting them apart from others wherever they go their commitment to their Heritage is evident in everything they do making them a truly unique and resilient Community Kubo tribe in 1996 the Kubo tribe one of the Amazon's lastuncontacted groups encountered the outside world for the first time locally known as the ceros or clubbers the kuo tribe earned the nickname head Bashers due to their use of large War clubs for defense and battle unfortunately during initial encounters seven members of Brazil's fi the government's national Indian Foundation were killed in altercations with kuo members despite these incidents Brazilian authorities chose not to prosecute acknowledging that the tribe was unaware of national laws the carbo who call themselves Thedlala speak a panoan language related to the dialects of other Amazonian tribes like the matis and the matsis while some tribes in the Javari River Valley Tattoo their faces the kbo Do Not instead they are recognizable by their distinctive haircut cropped short in the back and longer in the front most kuo remain uncons contacted and much of what we know about them comes from a small group near aai Outpost at the meeting point of the IUI and itay rivers in Brazil's Javari Valley the leader of this kuo group is reportedly a woman named Mayawho was involved in a notable incident with Fi officials the officials had asked her and her group to return a borrowed tarp however Maya reportedly lured them to an area where other kuo Warriors waited leading to an ambush in which the officials were attacked with clubs one one of the Kubo Warriors tavan later explained that they acted out of fear saying we didn't know you then highlighting their unfamiliarity with Outsiders the kuo like some neighboring tribes in the Javari River Valley practice infanticide in certainsituations for instance when a baby is born with a birth defect such as a clefted pallet a condition more common due to close family intermarriage they may end the child's life this practice also extends to older children under certain circumstances in one case Maya ended the life of her own daughter when the child became ill with malaria fearing the disease would spread within the community the kubo's isolation and adherence to traditional practices have made them one of the Amazon's most unique and complex tribes caught betweentheir indigenous ways and the challenges of interacting with the modern world msai tribe in East Africa a unique and ancient culture thrives among a group known for their deep connection to cattle the Masai people living primarily in Kenya and Tanzania believe that all the world's cattle were a sacred gift from God entrusted to them as caretakers for the Massi cattle are Central to every part of life they are more than just a source of income they're a symbol of wealth and play a vital role in forming family and Clan alliancessharing or exchanging cattle strengthens these connections and consuming their milk or meat is seen as a sacred act that ties them to their creator for hundreds of years the masi have grazed their cattle across the rift valley carefully moving with the Seasons this migration lets the land naturally recover allowing the msai to avoid overg grazing and keep the ecosystem balanced their diet traditionally relies on milk blood and meat from their herds so they rarely needed to hunt causing minimal impact on local wildlife in the pastyoung Massi men proved their bravery by hunting Lions as a right of passage called Alo male lions were typically the targets while female lions were respected as symbols of life this tradition is now banned across East Africa so Masai will only kill a lion if it directly threatens them however the courage of the morani Warriors who took part in these rights is still celebrated within the community one thing that stands out about the masi is their distinct appearance and style their traditional clothing the Shuka is athick brightly colored cotton blanket often red with blue or black stripes or checks that they wrap around their bodies although it became popular only in the 1960 replacing earlier animal skin garments the shooker is now worn by nearly all msai and has inspired designs in global fashion the msai are also famous for their intricate jewelry especially colorful beaded necklaces and bracelets worn by men and women alike their striking style has caught the eye of high-end designers worldwide another well-known Masaitradition is the adamu or jumping dance often performed by young men in this ritual the men Gather in a half circle chanting rhythmically while each takes a turn jumping as high as possible this dance a show of strength and energy is especially impressive to Massi women nearby and is a way for Young Warriors to Showcase their Vitality Safari tourists are often captivated by the adamu with some even attempting to join in though few can match the heights the Masai reach after years of practice apatani tribe in the beautiful zeroValley of arunachal Pradesh India lives a unique tribal community of about 60,000 people this group called The apatani has a rich culture and long-standing traditions that have shaped their way of life one distinctive feature of the apatani is the nose plugs worn by the women this tradition began many years ago for an unexpected reason the apatani women were known for their striking Beauty which led to frequent abductions by men from neighboring tribes to protect themselves Village Elders suggested that women wear largenose plugs and get tattoos on their faces to make them appear less attractive to potential captors the facial tattoos often dark and done around puberty and the nose plugs soon became symbols of apatani identity signifying cultural pride and protection however in the 1970s the government banned these practices marking the end of this unique tradition today only the older women of the tribe still have these tattoos and nose plugs serving as as a visible reminder of a past custom that safeguarded the community theapatani are not only known for their distinctive appearance but also for their vibrant culture they celebrate various festivals and are skilled in handloom weaving cane and bamboo crafts the apatani way of life revolves around their close connection with nature a relationship carefully preserved by traditional customs and spiritual beliefs one of the highlights of apatani culture is their Village Council known as The Bull which helps maintain Harmony within the community the zero Valley home to the apatani is often praised for itssustainable way of living here the apatani people have coexisted with their environment taking only what they need and nurturing the land in return their agricultural practices and Community Living reflect a deep respect for the land demonstrating a harmonious balance between people and nature that has endured despite Changing Times brocka tribe nestled in the Aryan Valley the brocka people live in a unique and isolated community that has fascinated visitors for Generations according to Legend the brocka are thought to be descendants ofAlexander the Great's army Left Behind after his conquest of the Indus River Valley while this story has given the brocka an Aryan distinction modern genetics don't support the claim yet the brocka Embrace their myths and take pride in their distinct culture their Fair features and remote lifestyle have drawn curious travelers to this Valley further fueling the stories of their ancestry the brocka take their traditions and Heritage seriously especially when it comes to preserving their Community they prefer to marrywithin the tribe valuing continuity in appearance and tradition when members marry outside it's seen as a threat to their unique looks and Customs additionally the brocka practice both polygamy and polyandry unusual marital practices that set them apart from many other communities their diet also has unique restrictions avoiding foods like eggs milk and butter while the reasons remain unclear it's just one more way this fascinating group stands out thank you for watching and see you in 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Summary
The video explores several mysterious tribes with unique customs and practices, challenging our understanding of human history and evolution.
Highlights
Corai Tribe: Isolated in Papua, they build tree houses and have a history of cannibalism, now largely faded.
Mochen Tribe: Known as “sea gypsies,” they live on boats and have remarkable diving abilities, relying on fishing for survival.
Asaro Mudmen: They use mud and masks to create a ghostly appearance, deterring enemies without fighting.
Sentinel Tribe: One of the last uncontacted tribes, fiercely protective of their isolation, with little known about their culture.
Agoris Sect: Hindu monks challenging societal taboos through shocking rituals that connect them to the divine and seek spiritual freedom.
Keywords
Tribes
Isolation
Customs
History
Evolution
