Antonio’s case is particularly harrowing. Dr. David Ruiz Vela, former president of Peru’s Medical Association, analyzed the mummy and described what appears to be a fatal stabbing injury
The mysterious “alien” mummies discovered in Peru’s Nazca desert may have been murdered, according to leading scientists who now assert the bizarre remains are real and ancient—not hoaxes.
First unearthed in 2017, the small, humanoid figures—featuring three fingers and elongated skulls—drew global attention and were controversially showcased before Mexico’s Congress in 2023. Early DNA analysis caused a stir, suggesting the mummies were part-human and part “unknown species,” triggering Mexico’s first official UFO hearing.
However, in 2023, several forensic experts claimed the remains were fake—constructed from animal bones, paper, and glue. These debunking efforts led many to dismiss the figures as elaborate hoaxes.
Now, new research has reignited the mystery. Dr. José Zalce, former director of the Mexican Navy Medical Department, is leading a detailed analysis of the mummies and insists they are authentic. He and his team have studied 21 of the remains and say there is undeniable evidence they were once living, organic beings that existed over 1,200 years ago.
“These are yet more pieces of clear and irrefutable evidence that these bodies are 100 per cent genuine, real, and organic having once been alive,” said Dr. Zalce. The team has identified worn joints, muscle tissue, fingerprints, and even intact internal organs including intestines and livers.
Three of the studied bodies—two females dubbed Maria and Montserrat, and a male named Antonio—also show signs of brutal injuries, suggesting they met violent ends.
Antonio’s case is particularly harrowing. Dr. David Ruiz Vela, former president of Peru’s Medical Association, analyzed the mummy and described what appears to be a fatal stabbing injury.
“He has a stab that broke his ribs on the left side of his chest,” Dr. Ruiz said. “It penetrated his chest, abdomen, and liver, completely perforating him inside.” The circumstances around the injuries found on Maria and Montserrat remain less clear, but similar trauma is suspected.
Despite mounting evidence pointing to the authenticity and antiquity of the mummies, a central mystery remains unsolved: what exactly were these beings?
While DNA evidence continues to show markers unaligned with known species, researchers have yet to definitively identify their origin. Were they ancient humans with unique mutations, or something else entirely?
As scientific investigation continues, the “alien” mummies of Peru are once again challenging what we know about the past—and possibly, what we know about life on Earth.
