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History is the study of the past. Events before the invention of writing systems are considered prehistory. “History” is an umbrella term comprising past events as well as the memory, discovery, collection, organization, presentation, and interpretation of these events.

West Papua
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Uncovering the History and Heritage of West Papua

May 19, 2023 westpapua.sip 0

One of the provinces in eastern Indonesia has a long history. The name West Papua has a long history dating back to the colonial era; moreover, if you uncover other cultural heritage and local wisdom. […]

Papua meaning
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Getting to Know the Papua Meaning and Its History

May 16, 2023 westpapua.sip 0

Papua Meaning – In the east of Indonesia, there is a beautiful island with nature and culture. However, there is a lot of history regarding its name and region. Did you know that Papua comes […]

Agats
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The Existence of Agats, Muddy City with Various Myths

May 12, 2023 westpapua.sip 0

Exploring the interior of Papua, remember to stop by Agats. This Asmat Regency expansion area is one of the unique places to visit. In addition, mythical stories are also interesting to hear. The History of […]

traders landing
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Expedition The Dutch Traders Landing History in Papua

May 6, 2023 westpapua.sip 0

VOC traders landing in Papua seemed like something that could’ve increased the well-being of Papua people. The history was quite interesting, though. The superiority of Dutch people back then was surely something, especially during colonialism […]

Asmat Ancestor Skull
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Asmat Ancestor Skull, History, Traditions, and Its Popularity

April 5, 2023 westpapua.sip 0

The Asmat ancestor skull is popular today – while it was part of ancient traditions. People are willing to pay a hefty price to get one of the artifacts. This article will elaborate on the […]

How Did Indonesia Get West Papua
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How Did Indonesia Get West Papua? The Timeline of the History

March 31, 2023 West Papua 0

  How did Indonesia get West Papua? Wasn’t the region under the strict control of the Dutch? Yes, the Dutch did their utmost to put the western part of New Guinea Island, formerly known as […]

West Papua Headhunters
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West Papua Headhunters: 2 Indigenous Tribes with Headhunting History

March 29, 2023 West Papua 0

Tribes in West Papua, New Guinea Island, have distinct and unique practices or traditions attached to their tribal name. One example of such an amazing practice is headhunting. This practice is defined as hunting humans […]

West Papua Currency
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History of West Papua Currency, Three Changes until Indonesian Rupiah

March 27, 2023 West Papua 0

The West Papua currency has had three changes in the record of the province’s history. The changes correlated to the region’s official name and the ruling administration at that time. During he Dutch East Indies […]

West Papua Annexation
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Indonesia’s Struggle in the West Papua Annexation

March 13, 2023 westpapua.sip 0

West Papua Annexation – For a long time, the issue of West Papua has often been a sensitive subject in Indonesian history. Starting from the decision of the Round Table Conference (KMB) on 24 December […]

Mbipokumbu
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Mbipokumbu: Culture, Art, and Mask Ceremonies

March 3, 2023 West Papua 0

The land of Papua is inhabited by various traditional groups, one of which is the Asmat tribe. One of the largest tribes in the southern region of New Guinea is the Asmat. The Asmat tribe […]

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