Upper Egypt

The Bishari people of Upper Egypt, known for their reddish-brown complexion, are a living testament to the Nile Valley’s phenotypical diversity. In ancient times, their traits were celebrated alongside the jet-black skin of Nubians and the high yellow tones of Horn Africans, as part of a cultural mosaic that defined Kemet (Egypt). The Know Thyself Institute notes that the Bishari’s reddish-brown hue wasn’t just a physical trait—it was a symbol of the Nile Valley’s interconnectedness, where diverse peoples came together to build a great civilization (Know Thyself Institute, 2025). Picture a time when the Nile’s banks were alive with people…