Indid
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| Sub-Types | Gracile Indid, Sinhalesid, Keralid, North Indid, Toda, Mountain Indid, Indo Brachid, Central Brachid, East Brachid |
| Group | Mediterranoid |
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Description
Mostly concentrated on the Indian subcontinent. Was already present 2000-3000 BCE in the Indus Valley in cities like Mohenjo-daro and Harappa. Probably derives from various Indo-European migrations to India. The small Gracile Indids are usually regarded as the most typical variant. They contain a Mountain Indid , a Sinhalesid , and a Keralid subvariety. In North-West India and Pakistan, a taller North Indid variety exists. The Toda has sometimes been seen as a North Indid variety, but may be treated independently. Various ancient migrations brought it to Thailand, Arabia, Madagascar, Indonesia, and Europe, newer ones to America, Great Britain, and Australia.[1]
Physical Traits
Generally dark haired with light to medium brown skin and long-headed. Forehead high, relatively narrow, straight nose, often gracile facial features with a modeled chin. The almond-shaped eyes and lips tend to be larger than in Mediterranid proper.