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The 12-Year-Old Boy Who Changed History. The True Discoverer of King Tut’s Tomb Was Honored At The GEM Opening!
The story of a 12-year-old boy who changed history finally took center stage at the Grand Egyptian Museum, honoring the true discoverer of King Tutankhamun’s tomb.
A Forgotten Hero Revealed
During the GEM opening, one of the acts, narrated by Karim Abdelaziz, unveiled a hidden chapter of history.
While the world long credited Howard Carter with discovering King Tut’s tomb, the real story is far more remarkable. In 1922, Hussein Abdel Rasool, a 12-year-old water carrier, noticed something unusual on the excavation site.
Curious, he dug slightly and uncovered the first step down into the tomb before rushing to alert Carter. This simple, yet pivotal moment marked the beginning of one of the most famous archaeological discoveries of the 20th century.
Despite his crucial role, history largely overlooked Hussein, while Carter received global recognition. The Egyptian workers, the true heroes behind the tomb’s opening, went unacknowledged for decades.
Honoring King Tut and His Discoverer
At the GEM, Hussein’s son, Nubi Hussein Abdel Rasool, watched the documentary for the first time on a monumental stage. In an interview with Amr Adeeb, he described the recognition as deeply moving, finally giving his father the credit he deserved on such a large scale.
The Grand Egyptian Museum will now host King Tutankhamun’s exhibition in a 7,500-square-meter space, bringing together all of his artifacts for the first time after being spread across museums in Egypt.
Among the treasures on display will be his iconic golden mask, allowing visitors to experience the full scope of Tutankhamun’s legacy in one place. With this exhibition, the GEM not only celebrates ancient history but also honors the young boy whose curiosity changed the course of archaeology forever.
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