The mystery surrounding the supposed discovery of 'aliens' in Peru has been definitively resolved, with forensic experts declaring that the doll-like figures are mere fabrications, assembled from human and animal bones using modern synthetic glue. This revelation comes after a year of speculation and conspiracy theories that captivated the imagination of many across the globe.
The controversial artifacts, which captured viral attention online, were initially seized by Peruvian customs agents in October, intended for delivery to a Mexican citizen. Jaime Maussan, a Mexican journalist and self-proclaimed "UFOlogist," had previously presented similar objects to the Mexican congress, claiming their discovery near Peru's ancient Nazca Lines and dating them over 700 years old.
However, the narrative took a dramatic turn when experts from Peru's prosecutor's office, led by forensic archaeologist Flavio Estrada, conducted a thorough analysis. Estrada revealed their findings in a press conference for the Peruvian Ministry of Culture, stating emphatically, "They are not extraterrestrials, they are not intraterrestrials, they are not a new species, they are not hybrids, they are none of those things that this group of pseudo-scientists have been presenting."
Aliens they are not. That’s what forensic experts in Peru said Friday about two doll-like figures and an alleged three-fingered hand that customs authorities in the South American country seized last year from a shipment heading to Mexico. pic.twitter.com/tjWw2HdNcb — The Associated Press (@AP) January 12, 2024
The humanoid figures, notable for their three-fingered hands and elongated heads, were crafted using bones from earthbound animals and humans, assembled in a way that mimicked non-human forms. This is not the first instance of Maussan being associated with such claims. In 2017, he was involved in a similar controversy where his supposed otherworldly discovery was debunked as a recently manufactured doll, covered with a mixture of paper and synthetic glue to simulate skin. Estrada emphasized the rich cultural heritage of Peru, stating, "Our cultures of the past made Machu Picchu, our cultures of the past made the Nazca Lines, they didn't need any alien help to do it."
He accused those promoting the alien narrative of having economic or other interests, and contrasted their pseudo-science with the scientific evidence presented by his team. The discovery and subsequent analysis of these figures have sparked widespread interest and controversy. Maussan, for his part, had asserted that the remains were of non-human organisms, going as far as claiming that 30% of the DNA extracted from the figures belonged to an "unknown species." However, these claims have been effectively refuted by the latest scientific evidence.
A pair of "alien mummies" that mysteriously turned up at the airport in Peru's capital last October have entirely Earthly origins, according to a scientific analysis revealed on Friday (Jan 12). Read more at https://t.co/OdAeeuF7Pt pic.twitter.com/L2D84QeqYX — The Star (@staronline) January 13, 2024
The origins and transportation of these figures, especially their movement to Mexico after being seized in Peru, remain under investigation. Peruvian Culture Minister Leslie Urteaga, who initially filed a criminal complaint in September, labeled the dolls as pre-Hispanic objects, a claim now disproven by the forensic examination.
The resolution of this mystery underscores the importance of scientific inquiry and evidence-based analysis in debunking false claims and conspiracy theories. The case of the Peruvian 'alien' dolls serves as a reminder of the power of pseudo-science to mislead and the necessity of rigorous investigation to uncover the truth.
