The Mystery of the Chincanas Underground Tunnels

The Chincanas underground tunnels are likely a suitable object. In fact, they have been studied for several decades, but there is still no answer that confirms and convinces what they are made for or why they cover such a large area. This place has given rise to numerous myths about missing archaeologists or hidden Inca treasures. However, these are common beliefs.

One of the most amazing stories about the Chincanas tunnels is related to the adventurous American students, who eagerly descended into the Chincanas to study the underground route and perhaps find ancient treasures. Despite being equipped with all the tools possible on this journey, the students failed to find their way around the maze. After finding a small hole, they began to peck at it. However, they were caught off guard when they saw not just an exit, but a man clinging to the golden ear. Indeed, the man died a few days later of cachexia, since he entered the tunnels a couple of months before the Americans. In fact, this is one of the stories that attract tourists today.

The indigenous people of the area believe that Chincanas preserves the sacred relics of the Incas and therefore no foreigner will survive after descending there. In practice, there was one more archaeological expedition in 1923, which also proved that people can disappear into tunnels. 12 people from the University of Lima put themselves at risk by undertaking this field research. Upon reaching the Pacific coast, contact was broken. After 12 days, only one scientist managed to return. He told horrific stories about multiple different traps scattered about Chicanas, and probably the ancient Incas are to blame.

The mysterious adventure of the French scholars in 1952 still haunts the scientific world. Seven investigations went down to Chincanas, as a new entry has been found. The idea was to explore the area closest to it, and provisions were taken for two days. Once again the only man was saved, but it took him 15 days to escape. Before his death a couple of days later, he was able to tell what a disaster the scientists were destined to face there. His entire crew fell into the deep abyss, and he’s been tossing and turning ever since. The most interesting thing about this story is that unlike the previous victims of the Chincanas tunnels, the French did not die from the need for food. The cause of death was the bubonic plague. How could this virus spread in underground tunnels, especially around the city of Cusco?