Henri Poulart became a famous archaeologist when he discovered an ancient Aztec Palace in the peninsula of Yucatan. Born in Bordeaux, he studied anthropology and archaeology in Paris. During this period he became interested in MesoAmerican cultures and published a number of articles on religious rites of the Aztecs. Some years after his graduation he left for Mexico.
Thorough field-research led to the discovery of the Palace.
At this point, it is known to be more than 1200 years old. The palace discovered stands six stories high and with a staggering number of 170 rooms it may very well be the largest singular Aztec structure found until now.
Under the structure a hidden chamber was discovered which has survived looters and still contained a large number of valuable artefacts such as pottery, jewels, statuettes, cloth and religious objects. They are believed to have been produced over a period spanning roughly the 7th and the 8th century.
Dr. Henri Poulart, professor at Vanderbilt University, is currently still investigating and excavating the palace.