Further studies of crania from ancient Northern Africa: An analysis of crania from First Dynasty Egyptian tombs, using multiple discriminant functions

An analysis of First Dynasty crania from Abydos was undertaken using multiple discriminant functions. The results demonstrate greater affinity with Upper Nile Valley patterns, but also suggest change from earlier craniometric trends. Gene flow and movement of northern officials to the important sout...

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Published in:American journal of physical anthropology 1992-03, Vol.87 (3), p.245-254
Main Author: Keita, S. O. Y.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abydos
Africa
Ancient Egyptian
Brain
Discriminant functions
Dynastic Egyptian
Nile Valley
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Summary:An analysis of First Dynasty crania from Abydos was undertaken using multiple discriminant functions. The results demonstrate greater affinity with Upper Nile Valley patterns, but also suggest change from earlier craniometric trends. Gene flow and movement of northern officials to the important southern city may explain the findings.
ISSN:0002-9483
1096-8644
2692-7691
DOI:10.1002/ajpa.1330870302