Many scientists have called the ‘alien’ mummies found in Peru a hoax. But a new study shows otherwise.
Recent analysis of one of the hominids called Maria showed that it shares biological similarities with humans, but with many morphological and anatomical structural differences. It turned out that the elongated skull of the mummified hominin shows no signs of artificial deformation.
Scientists were also able to determine that the mummy was made between 240 and 383 AD, reports said the daily email.
The mummy, nicknamed Maria, was one of six mummies found in 2017 in a tomb in Nazca, a city in southern Peru. Journalist and ufologist Jaime Maussan found these mummies and stated that they are of extraterrestrial origin and that they are creatures that once lived on Earth.
Many scientists have stated that these mummies are actually a hoax and have been modified by grave robbers. In 2018, scientists concluded, based on analyzes of DNA samples and other material, that these mummies are human.
But these statements did not stop Maussan and other scientists from pursuing further research on hominids. The latest research was conducted by scientists from Peru.
Scientists discovered that the mummy had no hair and external ears, that is, there were only openings in the ear canals. It also turned out that the elongation of the skull had not been achieved artificially. Scientists suggest that the skull originally had this shape. In addition, the volume of the skull is 30% larger than that of a person.
Scans of the humanoid showed it had bulging eyes and protruding upper and lower jaws. Maria was missing six teeth, the rest were severely worn and three wisdom teeth were also missing.
According to scientists, they found the most unusual features of the hominid in its arms and legs. The width of the wrist bones and the bases of the three fingers change smoothly and evenly, making the hands as wide as a person’s, but about 8 inches longer.
Each finger of the hand has four phalanges, as opposed to three phalanges in humans. The bones of the foot flow smoothly into three toes and are as wide as those of a human, but about 23 cm longer. The toes also have four phalanges.
Scientists also discovered that Mary’s calcaneum, which forms the heel, has a different shape and structure than in humans. Based on this, scientists believe that this hominid did not walk completely straight, but moved hunched over to maintain body stability.
The analysis also revealed that the creature suffered from arthritis in its arms and legs, as well as damage to its spine. At the same time, the anatomical features of the hominid still indicate that it was a female individual. But there are characteristics that are more typical of men.
Ultimately, scientists said that according to the results of the new analysis, this creature is “a desiccated humanoid body with a biological architecture similar to that of a human, but exhibiting numerous structural differences, as well as morphological and anatomical features.”
