**early life and education** alfred percival maudslay, a british colonial administrator and archaeologist, was born on 18 march 1850 in london into a wealthy family. he studied natural sciences at trinity hall, cambridge, obtaining a ba in 1872. **career and travels** maudslay's early plans for a medical career were deferred as he travelled with his brother, touring central america, mexico, and parts of the united states. this journey…