The Inca civilization officially arose sometime in the early 13th century and included 17 Inca rulers spanning from 1200 - 1533 AD. However, the first 8 Inca rulers are considered by many to be legendary kings because their existence is mixed with mythology. The Inca nobility were said to have descended from the sun god, and they held great power over the people of the empire. However, the word ”Inca” does not refer to the general population, but to the highest ruling class of their society, who protected their royal bloodlines by breeding with each other. The most sacred and prized possessions of the Inca were the elongated skulls and mummified bodies of deceased humanoids they referred to as " Mallkis" (Mummy). But who were these Mallkis? Where did they come from? And why did the Inca venerate them? In this episode, I not only dissect the ancient Andean legends that speak of this mysterious humanoid race, but I show what I believe is archaeological proof that these elongated skulled priests were living as recent as 500 years ago in Peru.

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