Nazca, Peru: Gaia releases documentary on three-fingered mummy

This event marks the public debut of the so-called "Nazca Mummy," presented by Gaia.com as potentially representing a new, non-human species discovered in Peru. The promotional campaign featured graphical animations depicting the three-fingered specimen with characteristics resembling popular depictions of grey aliens, though Gaia officially labeled it a "new species" rather than explicitly extraterrestrial.

The release was orchestrated by Gaia in collaboration with Mexican investigative journalist Jaime Maussan, who had previously promoted the 2015 Roswell Slides that were later identified as a mummified human child. The June 20th trailer launched an ongoing investigative documentary series by Gaia, inviting viewers to follow their examination of the anomalous remains and decide for themselves about its origins.

The disclosure sparked immediate viral interest, accumulating more than 20 million views on Facebook alone within the first five days. This widespread attention prompted critical analysis from researchers, including John Greenewald of The Black Vault, who questioned the presentation methodology and the lack of peer-reviewed scientific verification. The event represents a significant moment in modern UFOLOGY and pseudo-archaeology, demonstrating the challenges of distinguishing genuine anomalies from potential hoaxes in the age of viral media.