View Larger Image Live Science: Trophy Heads and Mummies Discovered in Ancient Peruvian Pits The nearly 1,500-year-old remains of at least 60 people and six trophy heads have been discovered in deep pits in Vitor Valley in southern Peru. Due to the arid climate, some of the remains became naturally mummified, their flesh surviving without the need for artificial mummification. By Owen Jarus August 9, 2018 February 14th, 2020|News| Share with friends. FacebookX