By 3000 B.C.E. traders from visited the northern coasts of New Guinea. Some of them settled there while others continued exploring and establishing communities in Pacific archipelagos.?

By 3000 B.C.E., traders from various regions began to visit the northern coasts of New Guinea, attracted by its resources and strategic location. Some of these traders chose to settle, establishing communities that contributed to the region's cultural and economic development. Others continued their explorations, spreading out into the Pacific archipelagos and facilitating trade and interaction among various island cultures. This early movement laid the groundwork for the rich tapestry of societies that would emerge in the Pacific.