Chungliyimti Museum and Library

The Chungliyimti Museum and Library is a community heritage institution located in Chungliyimti village, Tuensang District, Nagaland, near the Assam border. Established to preserve the history of the Ao Naga people, who trace their origin to this village, it houses traditional artifacts, tools, textiles, and archival materials. The museum serves as a cultural repository documenting local ancestry, folklore, and village history for visitors and researchers.

Visitors can expect a small community-run museum and library set within the rural landscape of Chungliyimti village. The interior displays traditional Ao Naga artifacts, agricultural tools, textiles, handicrafts, and historical photographs, along with library collections of books and records related to local history and folklore. The setting is simple and village-based, offering a quiet, educational visit focused on cultural preservation and ancestral heritage.

Chungliyimti is traditionally regarded as the origin and early settlement site of the Ao Naga community. The museum and library were established to preserve and document this ancestral history, including artifacts and oral traditions associated with the village's founding and early Ao Naga life.

The museum and library serve as a cultural repository for Ao Naga traditions, showcasing traditional textiles, tools, crafts, and folklore. It plays a role in preserving community identity and educating visitors about the customs and heritage of the Ao people of Nagaland.