Mummies are one of the greatest mysteries that archaeologists find fascinating to study. The remains of people who inhabited the world long before us are like a a kind of portal to take us into the past… They allow you to learn a little more about the civilizations that existed.
In search of gold
In June 1934, two men were digging in the mountains located in San Pedro, Wyoming, United States; His goal was to find gold. However, they made a discovery that left them quite perplexed.
What did the gold prospectors find?
During the adventure, the two researchers realized that there was a small hidden cave at the bottom of a thick rock. As their investigations progressed, the dust began to settle and they were able to discover a mysterious mummy in a very good state of preservation.
Upon closer inspection, they discovered that He was a “very small human being”. Unfortunately, information about the origin of this mummy appears to be a mystery that has not been revealed.
Native American Stories About Tiny People
On several occasions, the Native Americans in Wyoming told stories about “little spirits” Also known as “little people” or “Nimeriga”. In these stories, it is mentioned that these little people possessed super magical and healing powers.
Other legendary chronicles mention that The Nimeriga were a large tribe who at one point attacked indigenous people with poisoned arrows. Therefore, when the discovery took place, people were perplexed and had many doubts about it.
Scientists study the site
When people who lived around the mountain learned that researchers had found a strange little mummy they thought it was a lie. But not much time had passed when a large number of scientists arrived on site and began to investigate a little more.
The locals, the residents They thought it was just a made up story. and the remains were fake, but They were very real, He was nicknamed “Pierre”. The seated mummy measured just under 16 centimeters and the standing mummy measured approximately 35 centimeters. These measures are quite special and not at all ordinary.
In-depth studies
The scientists They wanted to know how advanced the development was of the mummy, so they decided to carry out in-depth investigations. The first thing they did was examine the physical evidence of his outward appearance. Pedro was found on a small shelf inside a cave.
Apparently the cave was built by one person and the mummy was in a sitting position, legs crossed. His eyes were bulging and his head seemed flatter than usual. In their statements, they mentioned that Pedro was in very good condition, so much so that his nails were easily visible.
Details about the little mummy
At first glance, it was possible to observe an element of gelatinous texture that covered the head of the mysterious mummy. It was therefore concluded that substances had been used to preserve the remains in good condition.
Photos and x-ray of the Mummy of Saint Peter. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.
I had all the full teeth, plus his skin was dark and wrinkled, He really looked like an old man. Some researchers came to the conclusion that it could be a pygmy, others that it was a baby born prematurely. But studies indicate otherwise.
X-rays showed that the teeth were sharp, Also there were remnants of food in his stomach, it looks like it was raw meat. Additionally, the plates showed that his death was violent, as his spine was severely damaged, his bones broken, and injuries to his skull.
The great mystery and the conjectures that have been generated
The mummy found in the San Pedro Mountains. Credit: Casper College Western History Center.
By giving details about the condition of the body, many skeptics drew their conclusions. They mentioned that the gelatinous substance found on Pedro’s head indicated that it was a baby and that he had been picked up at a medical center. Alleging that evidence had been implanted in his body to make him look like a little adult.
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Others thought that, if it was some kind of elf, as mentioned by the Native Americans, or perhaps it was a being of extraterrestrial origin. Whatever its origin, the truth is that today no one knows for sure what it was or where the mummy is. This is why there has been a lot more speculation.
References: Ancient origins / History of Wyo.
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