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Phenotype

Nilo Hamitic Phenotype - Face Features & Origin

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

Average Face

The Nilo Hamitic 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.

Nilo Hamitic phenotype average face composite

Geographic Distribution

The Nilo Hamitic phenotype is native to East 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: 0.00°, 35.00° (latitude, longitude).

Nilo Hamitic phenotype historical center: 0.00, 35.00 — East Africa

Physical Characteristics

Dark brown to black skin, usually kinky, sometimes tight-curly hair. Rather tall, hyperbrachyskelic, ectomorph. Dolicho- mesocephalic, orthocranic. Narrow face. The nose is mildly platyrrhine, often high rooted and straight or convex. The lips are rather full, body hair is scant. Slanting eyes may appear. Prognathy is generally absent.

Historical Background

Intermediate type between Nilotid and Ethiopid that is associated with the Nilo Hamites or Half Hamites. Similar to Maasai. Should not be confused with the outdated language family of the same name. The type is dominant West of Lake Rudolf and North-East of Lake Victoria, mainly in South Sudan, Uganda, and Kenya. Typified by the Pokot, Nandi, Samburu, and Turkana. More mixed in Karamojong, Bari, and Maasai.

Source: Human Phenotypes — Nilo Hamitic

References & Literature

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

  • Johnston, Sir H. 1902. The Uganda Protectorate, II. 471-509.
  • Biasutti, R. 1967 (1941). Le Razze e i Popoli della terra. 4th Ed. Vol 1-4. U.T.E.T., Torino.
  • Cole, S. 1965. Races of Man. Butler & Tanner Ltd. Frome and London.
  • R34

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