The sensational headline about a “10-meter human skeleton” found in Patagonia is a complete fabrication and a popular internet hoax. There has never been any credible archaeological or scientific discovery of a human skeleton of that size. The claim is a piece of online misinformation, often accompanied by doctored images, and it has no basis in reality. The human body is not capable of growing to such an immense size, and such a find would defy all known biological and evolutionary principles.

However, the myth of giants in Patagonia is rooted in a fascinating piece of history. The legend dates back to the 16th century, when the Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan and his crew first sailed along the coast of what is now Argentina. They reported seeing a race of people they described as “Patagones” who were exceptionally tall. While these were likely the indigenous Tehuelche people, who were indeed taller than the average European of the time, the tales of their immense stature grew with each telling, eventually giving rise to the myth of a land inhabited by giants.

While no giant human skeletons have ever been found, Patagonia is a real-world site for the discovery of colossal remains that genuinely captivate the world. The region is a paleontological treasure trove, and in recent years, it has yielded the remains of some of the largest creatures to ever walk the Earth. The discovery of the Patagotitan mayorum, a massive sauropod dinosaur, is a perfect example. At over 37 meters (122 feet) long and weighing an estimated 69 tons, the skeleton of this colossal herbivore has given scientists a new understanding of the scale of life during the Cretaceous period. This real, verifiable find is far more spectacular than any fictional tale of a giant human.