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Phenotype

Proto Iranid Phenotype - Face Features & Origin

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

Average Face

The Proto Iranid 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.

Proto Iranid phenotype average face composite

Geographic Distribution

The Proto Iranid 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).

Proto Iranid phenotype historical center: 41.00, 12.00 — Southern Europe

Physical Characteristics

Fair to light brown skin, straight or wavy, light brown to black hair. Rather tall, mesoskelic, ectomorph to mesomorph. Dolicho- mesocephalic with a straight, mildly leptorrhine nose. The face is wider than in Pontids and Iranids, the nose broader, and the chin more squared. Some individuals show strong Cromagniform features.

Historical Background

Coarse type of Iran and Asia Minor, that can be considered an eastern Eurafricanid variety. More ancient than the more gracile Iranids and Pontids of the region with several Cromagniform features. Transitional to Berberid in the West (e.g. Southern Turkey). An important element from Eastern Turkey to Northern Iran. Found especially in Kurds and North Persians, sometimes in Lebanese, Caucasus, and Balkans.

Source: Human Phenotypes — Proto Iranid

References & Literature

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

  • Eickstedt, E. von. 1961. Türken, Kurden und Iraner seit dem Altertum: Probleme einer anthropologischen Reise. Gustav Fischer Verlag, Stuttgart.
  • Keith, A. 1928. Report on the human remains. 214-240. In: Hale ad Wooley, Ur Excavation I. Al Ubaid. Oxford.
  • Sergi, G.. 1901. The Mediterranean Race: a study of the origin of the European peoples. London.
  • Field, H. 1939. Contributions to the anthropology of Iran. Field Museum of National History, 29(1).
  • Vallois, H. V. 1940. Les ossements humains de Sialk; contribution à l'étude de l'histoire raciale de l'Iran ancien, in R. Ghirshman: Fouilles de Sialk, Parigi.

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