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This Ancient Tribe Has Been Isolated For 55,000 Years, And What’s Happening To It Now Is Heartbreaking

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By Haroldas Katilius

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Andaman island, a territory of India, is home to the most ancient tribe, the Jarawas. For 55,000 years this tribe was completely isolated and untouched by modern civilization – up until now.

The Jarawa’s lifestyle, which has been shaping since the beginning of humankind, has been greatly interrupted. The Jarawa people wear t-shirts, use hammers, and scissors. Documentary filmmakers Alexandre Dereims and Claire Beilvert treat this cultural shift as a warning sign. The filmmakers launched a documentary “We are Humanity” to send a powerful message directly from tribe members. The Jarawas don’t want to be part of the modern world. However, they are constantly approached and even harassed by people who trespass on their protected territory. It is believed that as a result, this ancient tribe may become extinct in less than 10 years if the Indian government doesn’t take action to protect this indigenous group of people.

Scroll below to see the video on the dangers modern civilization poses for the Jarawa way of life and take action by signing the petition!

Andaman island, a territory of India, is home to the most ancient tribe, the Jarawas

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For 55,000 years this tribe was completely isolated and untouched by modern civilization

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Image credits: Claire Beilvert

However, the Jarawa’s lifestyle, which has been shaping since the beginning of humankind, has been greatly interrupted

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Image credits: Claire Beilvert

These days, Jarawa people can be seen wearing t-shirts, using hammers, and even scissors

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Image credits: Claire Beilvert

Documentary filmmakers Alexandre Dereims and Claire Beilvert treat this cultural shift as a warning sign

Image credits: We Are Humanity movie

It is believed that this ancient tribe may become extinct in less than 10 years from the intervention of the modern civilization

Image credits: We Are Humanity movie

Watch the video to get informed on the dangers modern civilization poses for the Jarawa way of life

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stellermatt 6 years ago

just leave them the f**k alone, then they wouldn't have to fight to survive. They've left us alone.

50points

diane a 6 years ago

keep modern people away from them - they have no immunity too modern diseases

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diane a 6 years ago

i dont understand why "undiscovered" tribes need to be discovered - and publicised - so everyone wants to go and see them - a human Zoo

7points

diane a 6 years ago

The Sentinelese have the best policy to deal with the modern world

2points

Luisa Vasconcelos 6 years ago

I agree with you.

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diane a 6 years ago

Manhatten Island was bought for a few strings of beads

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Cassie 6 years ago

Sadly, this tribe resides on an island where other groups of people also live, hence the road through their territory. Contact has been made to the point of them wearing manufactured clothes and using manufactured tools. The only way to truly protect them would be to remove all other populations from that entire island to give them the room they need to grow. As long as other peoples live there, there will be contact and poaching of the natural resources. The Sentinelese on North Sentinel Island are better protected because they are the only population on that island. They are in a far better position to remain untouched.

13points

diane a 6 years ago

I like that the Sentielese are pretty much legally allowed to kill any outsiders who come near them and have an exclusion zone

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diane a 6 years ago

look what the US did to the Aleutians

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Elegant Vandalism 6 years ago

Disagree. Who was there first? If they were, then they shouldn't have to be relocated (very traumatic for them) - it should be the other 'invaders' that should GO AWAY!

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Martha Meyer 6 years ago

Who are we to tell them what tools to use, what to wear and generally how to live? It should be their choice! The government must however take steps to prevent them from being exploited and it should provide health care to them as well.

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stellermatt 6 years ago

just leave them the f**k alone, then they wouldn't have to fight to survive. They've left us alone.

50points

diane a 6 years ago

keep modern people away from them - they have no immunity too modern diseases

32points

Load More Replies...

diane a 6 years ago

i dont understand why "undiscovered" tribes need to be discovered - and publicised - so everyone wants to go and see them - a human Zoo

7points

diane a 6 years ago

The Sentinelese have the best policy to deal with the modern world

2points

Luisa Vasconcelos 6 years ago

I agree with you.

0points

diane a 6 years ago

Manhatten Island was bought for a few strings of beads

-1point

Cassie 6 years ago

13points

diane a 6 years ago

I like that the Sentielese are pretty much legally allowed to kill any outsiders who come near them and have an exclusion zone

5points

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diane a 6 years ago

look what the US did to the Aleutians

2points

Elegant Vandalism 6 years ago

Disagree. Who was there first? If they were, then they shouldn't have to be relocated (very traumatic for them) - it should be the other 'invaders' that should GO AWAY!

-3points

Martha Meyer 6 years ago

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Andaman island, a territory of India, is home to the most ancient tribe, the Jarawas

For 55,000 years this tribe was completely isolated and untouched by modern civilization

However, the Jarawa’s lifestyle, which has been shaping since the beginning of humankind, has been greatly interrupted

These days, Jarawa people can be seen wearing t-shirts, using hammers, and even scissors

Documentary filmmakers Alexandre Dereims and Claire Beilvert treat this cultural shift as a warning sign

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It is believed that this ancient tribe may become extinct in less than 10 years from the intervention of the modern civilization

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Watch the video to get informed on the dangers modern civilization poses for the Jarawa way of life

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