A DNA expert has confirmed that at least one type of the Nazca Mummies, controversial artefacts initially discovered in Peru, could potentially belong to the genetic “Tree of Life.” These findings are part of ongoing DNA analysis that sheds new light on the Nazca Desiccated Bodies.
The Nazca Mummies have been the subject of heated debate since archaeologist Thierry Jamin of Peru’s Inkarri Institute discovered them. Despite numerous debunking attempts, their intrigue intensified when Thierry joined Peruvian journalist Jois Mantilla and Mexican journalist Jaime Maussan, drawing global attention to the find.
Seven years after their discovery, the origins of these mummies, unearthed in an undisclosed Nazca region, continue to be disputed by many in the scientific community, who label them as fabrications without direct examination. Yet, some scientists who have conducted detailed studies argue that these are genuine remains of once-living entities.
Results from Carbon-14 testing indicate the specimens are between 1,000 to 2,000 years old. Additional evidence from X-rays and other scans has been compelling, though mainstream scientific consensus awaits further validation through extensive ongoing DNA analyses in laboratories worldwide.
The “Tree of Life,” discussed in a 2016 Nature publication by Laura A. Hug, provides a biological framework detailing evolutionary relationships among life forms, including humans. Dr. Ricardo Rangel, a molecular biologist studying the mummies, suggests that while one type of the Nazca specimens aligns with eukaryotic life forms, it may represent a new branch.
In particular, Dr. Rangel noted, “Maria and similar specimens appear to fit within this expansive tree. However, the classification of shorter beings like Victoria remains undetermined and is pending further analysis. For Maria’s part, a new classification within the hominids might be necessary, indicating a significant revision to our current understanding of the tree.”
This ongoing research into the Nazca mummies continues to challenge and potentially expand the scientific community’s understanding of biological diversity and ancient human history.
