In 2017, three-fingered mummies were discovered in the Nazca region of Peru. DNA analysis and radiocarbon dating have revealed that these mummies, Maria and Montserrat, are approximately 1800 years old and exhibit unique anatomical features, such as tridactylism and elongated skulls, suggesting a possible new humanoid species (Homo sapiens Nazca proposed). The arid conditions of Nazca favored natural mummification.
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María

Montserrat
| Feature | María | Montserrat |
|---|---|---|
| Age at death | 35–45 años | 16–25 años |
| Height | ~168 cm (5'6") | ~160 cm (5'3") |
| Pregnancy | Not pregnant | Pregnant (fetus ~30 weeks) |
| External nose | Present but deviated | Absent, nasal passages covered by skin |
| Facial features | Swelling in eyelids and lips | Flattened face, sloping forehead |
| Injuries at death | Possible fall, animal bite, fractures | General trauma, no bite wounds |
| Implants (metallic bodies) | None detected | Yes, in hands, chest, head |
| Animal attack signs | Yes (possible puma) | No |
| Bone fractures | Scapula and ribs fractured | Less extensive fractures |
| Fetal presence | None | Fetus confirmed by CT |
| Body position at death | Lying on right side | Fetal position, collapsed after trauma |