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« on: July 06, 2010, 05:29:27 am »
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Hello All

When we think of Haiti we think of the latest terrible earthquake disaster to plague the country. It is a complex country of mind numbing problems of poverty and break down of law and order. Haiti's history is tainted with the blood of it people.

However it is a country that has a legend of buried treasure...

Toussaint l'Ouverture, a former slave and leader in the slave revolt,a man who rose in importance as a military commander because of his many skills. Achieved peace in Haiti after years of war against both external invaders and internal dissension. Having established a disciplined, flexible army, l'Ouverture drove out not only the Spaniards, French but also the British invaders who threatened the colony.

He restored stability and prosperity by daring measures that included inviting planters to return and insisting freed men work on plantations to renew revenues for the island. He also renewed trading ties with Great Britain and the United States. In the uncertain years of revolution, the United States played both sides, with traders supplying both the French and the rebels.

The French after many defeats tricked l'Ouverture into surrender and l'Ouverture died in France. Dessalines l'Ouverture's second in command was proclaimed Emperor for life by his troops. He exiled or killed the remaining whites and ruled as a despot. In the continuing competition for power, he was assassinated on 17 October 1806.

 The country was divided then between a kingdom in the north directed by Henri I; and a republic in the south directed by Alexandre P?tion, an homme de couleur.

The treasure legend is connected to Henri Christophe (often Henry Christophe) (6 October 1767 ? 8 October 1820) was a key leader in the Haitian Revolution, winning independence from France in 1804. On 17 February 1807, after the creation of a separate nation in the north, Christophe was elected President of the State of Haiti. On 26 March 1811, he was proclaimed Henri I, King of Ha?ti.

However the constant threat of assignation degraded his reason over time where he became a megalomaniac ruler. He taxed the population of Northern Haiti to the point of Bankruptcy. The fear of the French lead Henry Christopher to build the biggest Castle in the Caribbean Citadelle Laferri?re.

The castle cost 30000 lives to build. Henry's regard for human life was irrelevant. It is well known that he had amassed a large fortune and did not trust anyone with it. But like all tyrants his end came up and the long suffering Haitians rebelled against him. Returning to his apartment when his most loyal guards deserted him he shot himself in a upper bedroom of his palace.

The fate of his treasure has never been fully accounted for. Is his treasure buried in his fortress or his palace? The Haitian government and treasure hunters have searched for this treasure for many years.

Perhaps one day some lucky adventurer will discover the secret?


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« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2010, 08:08:49 am »
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"confide in me and become a general" . . sure. . . .  Wonder if the stranger did find the millions or just some other old Spanish gold?  Interesting about the rum & pepper soak for his paralysis.

That is a neat fortress - enjoyed the pix and the article. I googl'd a bit and saw that he shot himself with a silver bullet. Sue

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« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2010, 10:16:55 pm »
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What amazes me some people in the U.S live closer to this place than to other Americans in other parts of the country.

Sue: The history of Haiti is a painful one but fascinating all the same. This treasure story is a classic example how power can corrupt the noblest of causes. It is hard to determine if any treasure relating to King Henry was ever found. Most likely the treasure found by the stranger in Cape Hatien was from one of the numerous shipwrecks off the coast. But who knows of course? Perhaps he did?

Here is some pictures of the fort and Palace. There is no vehicle access to the fort you can drive part of the way, then ride a horse or hike. The Palace was destroyed by the mob when they rebelled against the king.

That is another interesting ruin in itself.

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« Reply #3 on: July 07, 2010, 01:13:54 am »
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 Another Interesting Treasure tale">   thanks for the great story  Cool

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« Reply #4 on: August 09, 2010, 01:27:36 am »
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Thanks Goldnboy

Its my pleasure that you have enjoyed the story.

Perhaps one day some one will make an amazing discovery and one day remember old Hardluck?

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« Reply #5 on: August 09, 2010, 05:50:46 am »
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hello Hardluck

 I hope i can make some good discovery's someday, ill let you know mate. I was able to get a bit of a lead recently. Its of a bit of a gold field down southIsland ways with good potential. I haven't got much more to go on at this stage. Its not an easy access place to get at...
 those castle ruins are very impressive

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« Reply #6 on: September 05, 2010, 05:15:57 am »
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Hello All

I think there may be secret chambers under the ruined Palace worth checking out.

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« Reply #7 on: September 08, 2010, 02:09:13 am »
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Sounds like a job for a super deep seeker So we can know whats down there ... 

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