Which fertile mountain valley in Highland Papua, nestled at 1,600 meters in the Jayawijaya Range, is the homeland of the Dani people and famed for pig feast cultural festivals?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Baliem Valley
- Step 1: The Baliem Valley, centered around the town of Wamena, was unknown to the outside world until spotted from an aircraft in 1938. Step 2. Dani farmers developed advanced drained-field sweet potato (mound) agriculture and host the annual Baliem Valley Cultural Festival. Answer: Baliem Valley. Why not the others: Arfak Valley is in West Papua near Manokwari.
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