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Phenotype

Paleo Saharid Phenotype - Face Features & Origin

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

Average Face

The Paleo Saharid 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.

Paleo Saharid phenotype average face composite

Geographic Distribution

The Paleo Saharid phenotype is native to South 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: -29.00°, 24.00° (latitude, longitude).

Paleo Saharid phenotype historical center: -29.00, 24.00 — South Africa

Physical Characteristics

Medium brown, sometimes yellowish skin. Curly or kinky hair. (Rather) short, ectomorph. Mesocephalic with a coarse, round, and very low face, and strong supraorbital arches. Mongoliform eyes may appear, but not as strong as in Khoisanids proper. Nose platyrrhine with a depressed root, but a high bridge. The mouth is large with not very thick lips, prognathy usually absent.

Historical Background

Very ancient type native to the Sahara Desert. Related to Proto Ethiopid, but possibly also shows traces of ancient Khoisanids who were more widespread during the Paleolithic. About 20% of Toubous (Teda) in the Tibesti mountains still show this type. It is also present in Dawada of Libya. In lower frequencies across the Sahara from Haratins in the Maghreb to Sudanese.

Source: Human Phenotypes — Paleo Saharid

References & Literature

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

  • Biasutti, R. 1967 (1941). Le Razze e i Popoli della terra. 4th Ed. Vol 1-4. U.T.E.T., Torino.
  • Eickstedt, E. von. 1943. Völkerbiologische Probleme der Sahara. In: Beiträge zur Kolonialforschung. Tagungsband I, 169-240.
  • Alcobé y Noguer, S.. 1952. Die Biodynamik des Afrikanischen Kontinentes. In: Historia Mundi. Band 1, Munich, 175-187.
  • Coon, C.S.. 1962. The Origins of Races. Alfred A. Knopf. New York.

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