Hussein Abdel Rasoul

Hussein Abdel Rasoul was a young Egyptian boy who, at the age of twelve, made a monumental discovery in 1922 when he found the entrance to the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings. His keen observation during the excavation work led by British archaeologist Howard Carter marked a pivotal moment in archaeology, yet his contributions remained largely unrecognized for over a century. Recently, his legacy was honored at the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, finally acknowledging his role in one of the greatest archaeological discoveries in history.