Overview
The San Luis Gonzaga National University of Ica (UNICA) is reportedly providing access to alleged “tridactyl” mummified remains associated with the controversial Nasca Mummies case. A recent video features journalist Roberto Venturino interviewing Dr. Roger Zúñiga, a UNICA professor and director linked to the research project. The presentation describes the specimens as ancient, non-human biological remains discovered in Peru’s Nasca and Palpa regions. However, the video does not provide independent verification of the specimens’ origin, age, or biological identity.
Claims About the Specimens
According to the presentation, the remains include humanoid figures such as Maria, Santiago, Sebastian and Antonio, which are described as having elongated skulls and three-fingered hands and feet. Other specimens—including Albert, Victoria and Luisa—are characterized as smaller and more reptile-like, while a tiny remain named Suyay is said to display insect-like features. The researchers also refer to CT scans and X-rays that they claim show internal organs and, in the cases of Josefina and Montserrat, egg-like structures within the pelvic area.
Dr. Zúñiga further claims that some of the smaller specimens have hollow, honeycombed bones comparable to those of birds. The presentation also discusses metal plates reportedly attached to the chest or skull of certain remains, including Montserrat. Preliminary analysis mentioned in the video allegedly detected unusual metals, including osmium. These assertions have not been independently documented in the video through publicly available laboratory reports, peer-reviewed studies or examinations by outside specialists.
Scientific and Legal Context
The researchers cite DNA testing that they say was conducted by international laboratories and allegedly found genetic material that does not correspond to any known species. They also suggest that some specimens suffered violent deaths. Montserrat, for example, is described as having been pierced by a sharp object while carrying the alleged eggs. Such interpretations remain claims presented by the project and would require transparent forensic documentation and independent replication before they could be accepted as scientific conclusions.
The video also refers to a legal development involving Peru’s cultural authorities. Dr. Zúñiga states that two specimens, Maria and a juvenile known as Wawito, have been recognized as Cultural Heritage of Peru, while he is seeking similar recognition for six additional bodies. Cultural-heritage recognition, if confirmed, would address the legal status and custody of the remains—not establish that they are extraterrestrial or biologically unknown.
Calls for Independent Examination
Dr. Zúñiga argues that the bodies are authentic and rejects allegations that they were manufactured or assembled from human and animal parts. He says the findings could challenge established interpretations of ancient history, human evolution and biological diversity. The researchers are calling for international scientific institutions to conduct further testing on material held at UNICA.
The case remains highly disputed. Previous reporting and assessments by archaeologists, forensic specialists and other researchers have questioned the provenance and construction of alleged tridactyl bodies linked to Peru. Resolving the controversy would require controlled access to the original remains, complete chain-of-custody records, radiocarbon dating, genetic sequencing, anatomical analysis and publication of all results for review by independent experts. Until that evidence is made available and corroborated, the specimens should be described as alleged remains and unverified claims, rather than confirmed evidence of a previously unknown species.
