BORN 1886 • DIED –
Prof. Sánchez was one of the first academics hired by the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos (National University of San Marcos) when the Museo de Arqueología y Antropología (Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology) opened in 1919. Even before the founding of the school, he accompanied or led a number of archaeological expeditions in Peru, Bolivia, and Colombia. His knowledge of the history of South America was extensive.
Despite the reputation of the museum, Augustus Larkin did not contact Sánchez or his colleagues to advise on or accompany his expedition to uncover a lost pyramid in the highlands of Peru. When he saw the press coverage, Sánchez tried to approach Larkin, only to be rebuffed. Sánchez was gently persistent after this, sending Larkin a number of letters containing specific advice on the region and offers of help, but his correspondence went unanswered.
In February 1921, Jackson Elias made contact with Sánchez and asked him to help uncover any available information about the pyramid Larkin was seeking, as well as any possible connection to myths about the kharisiri. The two of them became fast friends and began working together with one of Sánchez’s students to search the university library and archives for relevant details.
The Friends of Prospero
Peru: Episode VIII • Peru: Episode VII • Peru: Episode VI • Peru: Episode V • Peru: Episode IV • Peru: Episode III • Peru: Episode II • Peru: Episode I
The Two-Headed Serpent
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