The Temple of the Count is called that because of an excentric explorer, Frederick Waldeck, who made this temple his home for 2 years at age 60, between 1831 and 1833. The temple was originally constructed in 647 AD and is part of the North Group. The handsome buildings on the North group and the ballcourt are all North of the Palace. Count De Waldeck wrote the Mystique of Palenque, a book in which he recounts that Palenque was the mythological and lost city of Atlantis and an extension of ancient Egypt. This building has bas relief decorations modelled in stucco on its pillasts. In the course of its exploration three tombs with offerings were found.