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Nazca Mummies

Small mummified bodies with three fingers and elongated skulls found near the Nazca Lines. Believers say aliens. Scientists say hoax using human and animal parts. Mexico's Congress showed them. The debate rages.

2017 - Present
Nazca, Peru
100+ witnesses

The Nazca Mummies sparked worldwide controversy.

The Discovery

2017:

  • Found near Nazca Lines
  • Multiple small bodies
  • Three fingers, three toes
  • Elongated skulls
  • White coating

The Claims

Believers say:

  • Non-human beings
  • 1,000+ years old
  • Alien or hybrid
  • DNA anomalies
  • New species

Scientific Response

Experts say:

  • Constructed hoax
  • Human and animal parts
  • Deliberately assembled
  • Forensic analysis needed
  • Not genuine

Mexico Congress

September 2023:

  • Bodies presented
  • Jaime Maussan involved
  • Congressional hearing
  • DNA discussed
  • No consensus

The Problems

Issues noted:

  • No proper excavation
  • Chain of custody
  • Modified specimens
  • Previous hoaxes
  • Extraordinary claims

Current Status

Ongoing:

  • More analysis
  • International attention
  • Polarized opinions
  • No resolution
  • Mystery continues

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