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Assyroid Phenotype - Face Features & Origin

The Assyroid phenotype is a north africa human phenotype documented in historical anthropology literature. This page presents the Assyroid phenotype average face composite, its geographic distribution, physical characteristics, historical background, and academic references.

Average Face

The Assyroid phenotype average face is a composite synthesized from multiple individual photographs by historical anthropologists. It represents a statistical impression of recurring facial features, not a real person.

Assyroid phenotype average face composite

Geographic Distribution

The Assyroid phenotype is native to North Africa. The historical distribution below reflects approximate centers of prevalence documented roughly 1500 years ago; modern borders and population movements have since blurred these boundaries.

Approximate coordinates: 26.00°, 17.00° (latitude, longitude).

Assyroid phenotype historical center: 26.00, 17.00 — North Africa

Physical Characteristics

Light brown, sometimes fair skin, straight or wavy, usually dark brown, sometimes blonde curly-wavy hair. Medium height, meso- macroskelic, endomorph. Brachycephalic, chamae- orthocranic, rather small-headed. Prominent, big and fleshy nose. The lower lip is full. Beard and body hair usually heavy.

Historical Background

Semitic type that unites Armenoid with Arabid features. Historically important in the ancient Hittite Kingdom and the Assyrian civilisation. Diluted today, purest in Isfahan Jews, but also Ashkenazi Jews and some Syrians and Iranians. Medieval migrations brought it to India, Africa, and Europe, where it was traditionally found in Poland, Belarus, and the Rhine valley. In India sometimes in Parsi and Toda. More recently, it has spread to America and other world regions.

Source: Human Phenotypes — Assyroid

References & Literature

The Assyroid phenotype entry above is compiled from the following academic references. Readers are encouraged to consult the original sources for verification and deeper context.

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  • Fishberg, M. 1911. The Jews: a study of race and environment. Walter Scott Pub. Co. London, New York.
  • Biasutti, R. 1967 (1941). Le Razze e i Popoli della terra. 4th Ed. Vol 1-4. U.T.E.T., Torino.
  • Eickstedt, E. von. 1952. Biodynamik der Europiden. In: Historia Mundi. Band 1, Munich, 115-134.
  • Lundman, B. 1967. Geographische Anthropologie. Rassen und Völker der Erde. G. Fischer, Stuttgart

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