North Atlantid Phenotype - Face Features & Origin

Average Face

The North Atlantid 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.

Geographic Distribution

The North Atlantid phenotype is native to Southern Europe. 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: 41.00°, 12.00° (latitude, longitude).

Physical Characteristics

Pale, sometimes ruddy or freckled skin. Brown, sometimes black or reddish hair with light, often blue eyes. Rather tall, mesoskelic, sometimes brachyskelic, ectomorph, slightly mesomorph with relatively long arms. Mesocephalic, chamae- orthocranic. Prominent, hyperleptorrhine, long-tipped nose that may be convex or concave. Forehead is narrow and sloping, mandible small, malars compressed.

Historical Background

Western European type that combines features of Nordid and Mediterranid in a unique way. Resembles British Iron Age Celts. The principal element in Ireland and parts of Britain, especially Western Scotland and Wales. Common in Northwestern France, sometimes Belgium, Switzerland, Liguria, Western Germany, and Norway. Sporadically from Portugal and Galicia to Austria and Sweden. Not to be confused with British Eurafricanids altered by Nordid admixture.

Source: Human Phenotypes — North Atlantid

References & Literature

The North Atlantid 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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• Lundman, B. 1952. Umriss der Rassenkunde des Menschen in geschichtlicher Zeit. Ejnar Munksgaard. Kopenhagen.
• Lundman, B. 1967. Geographische Anthropologie. Rassen und Völker der Erde. G. Fischer, Stuttgart
• Bunak V. V. 1931. Method of anthropometric studies. Gosmedizdat. Moscow.
• Hooton, E.A. 1946. Up from the Ape. Rev. ed. Macmillan Company . New York.
• Hooton, E. A., Dupertuis, C. W. and H. L. Dawson. 1955. The Physical Anthropology of Ireland. Harvard University.
• Cole, S. 1965. Races of Man. Butler & Tanner Ltd. Frome and London.
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• Eickstedt, E. von. 1935. Die Mediterranen in Wales. In: Zeitschrift für Rassenkunde. Band 1, 19-64.
• Vonderach, A. 2008. Anthropologie Europas. Völker, Typen und Gene vom Neandertaler bis zur Gegenwart. Ares Verlag. Graz.
• Biasutti, R. 1967 (1941). Le Razze e i Popoli della terra. 4th Ed. Vol 1-4. U.T.E.T., Torino.

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