An ancient way of life in danger 1 In today's globalized world, you may be surprised to learn that there are still some tribes, or groups of people, who live completely apart from modern culture.A home far from anywhere 2 Uncontacted peoples typically live deep in forests or on islands - far from any cities or towns.These groups are called 'uncontacted peoples', and while some may have had limited contact with outside groups over time, they have all preserved ancient traditions and ways of life with almost no influence from present-day society.They face serious dangers from industrial development and disease.