Scientists probing ‘alien mummies’ in Peru have shared new details they say prove the specimens are ‘100 percent real.’Â
A journalist and ufologist Jaime Maussan discovered dozens of mummified bodies in the Nazca desert, leading to extensive investigations into the matter.
Now, the team says they have found human-like features throughout three cavities in the skull of a specimen named Antonio.
During the investigation, Dr. José Zalce, the former director of the Mexican Navy Medical Department, and his team utilized a small camera to explore the remains. They discovered remnants of dried-out tissue and “well-preserved anatomical structures” within the skull.
Dr Zalce told DailyMail.com that the most striking discovery was the second and third molars observed in the oral cavity.
‘These structures are practically identical to those of humans,’ he said.
When examining the skull, Dr Zalce found ‘no significant differences from a human,’ such as the bone structure, bony eye sockets and mouth.
The team concluded that there were no artificial materials or modifications present in the tissues and bones, using this as evidence to support the authenticity of Antonio as a real corpse.
Dr Zalce said he has analyzed 21 of the strange bodies, finding ‘fingerprints, bone wear, dental formations, muscular features and internal organs.
The mystery over the mummies began in 2017 when Maussan and a team of self-proclaimed paranormal researchers said they found strange three-fingered ‘mummified humanoids’ with elongated skulls.
The body was found covered in white powder, which the team said was used to preserve the remains.
Five years later, the tiny beings were paraded through Mexico’s Congress, where Maussan argued his case and did so on two occasions.
During the second meeting, he brought in a string of doctors who all said the bodies were those of real, once-living organisms – some experts claimed to have studied five similar specimens over four years.
However, scientists outside this group have also studied two mummies and found different results.
Forensic archaeologist Flavio Estrada said claims the objects came from another world are ‘totally false.’
‘The conclusion is simple: they are dolls assembled with bones of animals from this planet, with modern synthetic glues, therefore, they were not assembled during pre-Hispanic times,’ he said in January 2024.
‘They are not extraterrestrials; they are not aliens.’
However, a former Colorado prosecutor and current defense attorney, who has examined one of the mummies, is a true believer.
Joshua McDowell told DailyMail.com: ‘The bodies studied by Estrada were not related to any specimen that we have studied. They were folk dolls made to look like [mummies] confiscated at the airport.’
Antonio was unveiled to the world in December 2024, showing it had three fingers, an elongated head and small, slanted eyes. It is unclear why researchers probed this specimen over others, but it was likely due to it being the most recent discovery.
‘[Antonio] is approximately 5.5 to 5.7 feet tall,’ said Dr Zalce. ‘He is about 1,500 years old and in a developmental stage comparable to that of a young adult.’
The researchers also found that the mummy’s teeth showed signs of wear and discoloration. Antonio had between 28 and 32 teeth, they said.
A previous investigation of Antonio’s mouth uncovered it several teeth had amalgam fillings.
This type of filling is made from a mixture of metals, including mercury, silver, copper and tin. That’s compared to the more common tooth-colored composite fillings today, which use resin, glass and ceramic particles.
‘The same specimen can be observed with a bone structure very similar to a [human], Dr Zalce said.
He added that with the exception of of it having three fingers, each with more joints than what is found among humans.
‘Aside from the tridactylism [three fingers] and greater bone robustness—both visible anatomical differences—there is not much else that distinguishes it from a normal modern human,’ said Dr Zalce.
Dr David Ruiz Vela, former president of Peru’s Medical Association, was the first to analyze Antonio, saying it had human-like organs with a visible brain structure.
He also claimed Antonio had a stab wound in his chest that caused its broken ribs and perforated organs.
‘He has a stab that broke his ribs on the left side of his chest, penetrating the chest, abdomen, liver and completely perforating him inside,’ Dr Vela said.
Jois Mantilla, a journalist who has become dedicated to proving the mummies are real, said that ‘more will be revealed in 2025’ about the creatures, specifically the secret place for where the bodies have been recovered.
The location has been kept from the public to keep looters at bay, researchers have said.
