Could GLI3 variations explain elongated ancient skulls? The gene can cause sagittal sutures to close prematurely, producing elongated shapes. The Paracas skulls show varied forms beyond a simple cone—many heavily misshapen, though heavily studied and hoaxed. The Chinook people of the Pacific Northwest practiced cranial binding producing distinctively elongated skulls! 🦴
GLI3 gene proposed as cause of elongated Paracas Candelabra skulls and cranial binding
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Key facts
- Chinook people in the Pacific Northwest practiced cranial binding that produced skulls resembling Denisovan skulls
- Paracas Candelabra elongated skulls show varied shapes beyond a general elongated cone-head style, with many appearing heavily misshapen
- GLI3 gene variations can cause sagittal sutures to close prematurely, potentially producing elongated skull shapes seen in some ancient populations
- The Paracas Candelabra skulls have been heavily studied and hoaxed, complicating research
- Interbreeding between Homo sapiens and other hominid species like Denisovans and Neanderthals may have introduced genetic variants affecting skull morphology
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