The recent sensation about the so-called alien mummies from Peru has stirred up significant debate and speculation. In 2023, a set of mummified remains, claimed to be evidence of extraterrestrial life, was presented to the Mexican Congress, generating both intrigue and skepticism. Jaime Maussan, a ufologist and journalist, asserted that nearly one third of these mummies' DNA was unknown, fueling further speculation about their origins. However, these claims have been met with considerable skepticism from the scientific community. Reports indicate that the figures are almost certainly human-made, with the Peruvian government asserting that they are, in fact, pre-Hispanic remains. Furthermore, the ninth annual World Congress on Mummy Studies, held in Lima, Peru, has denounced these claims as a hoax, calling for an official inquiry into potential archaeological crimes. Given this context, the question arises: Will these alleged alien mummies from Peru be fully debunked by 2025? This market seeks to predict whether conclusive evidence will emerge by 2025, debunking the extraterrestrial origin of these mummies and confirming them as human-made or of pre-Hispanic origin.
Resolution Criteria: This market will resolve positively if, by December 31, 2025, credible scientific reports or investigations conclusively debunk the extraterrestrial claims of the Peruvian mummies, affirming their human-made or pre-Hispanic nature. It will resolve negatively if such debunking does not occur by the given date.
Update 2025-10-01 (PST) (AI summary of creator comment): Resolution Criteria Update:
The market will resolve YES only if there is clear and credible debunking of the specific mummies presented in Mexico by December 31, 2025.
The absence of such debunking by the given date will result in a NO resolution.
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3.00@FranklinBaldo this market should be resolved already as it's been well debunked long ago. You disregard evidence and invest in your market against consensus.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/peru-dolls-are-not-aliens-forensic-experts-say
Your assertion that the researcher lacked access to the mummies for proper examination is not accurate. Forensic archaeologist Flavio Estrada, from Peru's Institute for Legal Medicine and Forensic Sciences, conducted a thorough analysis of the specimens. His examination revealed that the so-called "alien mummies" were, in fact, fabricated dolls constructed from animal bones and synthetic materials.
Estrada's findings were presented at a press conference organized by Peru's Ministry of Culture, where he detailed the methods used to create these fraudulent artifacts. This comprehensive analysis indicates that the researcher had direct access to the specimens and conducted an in-depth examination, leading to the conclusion that they are not extraterrestrial in origin.
@SimoneRomeo Reuters reported this as a hoax as well. Hard to swallow pills much? Check the similar market by Kable.
@SimoneRomeo sorry but the article linked does not state with clarity that Flávio Estrada had access to the specimens present in the Mexican congress.
@FranklinBaldo Do you have any source that it says he didn't? You should be the one proving that he didn't have access to the specimen. Otherwise you can't just make random claims as if they were evidence of anything
@SimoneRomeo I created this market because I’m highly skeptical of the alleged alien mummies. Avoiding proper scientific investigation is often a core part of scams like this. By restricting access to credible research, they perpetuate the mystery and exploit public interest. People need to recognize this tactic for what it is.
As for resolving this market, it should not resolve YES unless there is clear and credible debunking of the specific mummies presented in Mexico. The lack of such debunking doesn’t validate their authenticity—it’s actually part of how the scam works. By evading proper scrutiny, they create an illusion of legitimacy. Resolving the market YES prematurely would only reward these deceptive tactics.
@SimoneRomeo if you have any evidence that proper scientific analysis has being conducted after they being shown in the Mexican Congress, please share.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/peru-dolls-are-not-aliens-forensic-experts-say/
I think this should be sufficient.
They were debunked in 2016 (and if you don't already consider them debunked i'm way too scared to put mana on YES in this market)
@dgga Hey duN, I hear your concerns about the 2016 debunking. However, there's buzz that these Peruvian mummies might be a different set, not debuked yet.