The Abdelrasoul Family : The Living History of Luxor
The Story of Egypt’s Most Famous Family In Luxor
For generations, the name Abdelrasoul has been deeply woven into the sands of Luxor. Living in the historic village of Qurna on the West Bank, this ancient family did not just witness history—they uncovered it. Long before modern machinery and foreign missions arrived, the Abdelrasoul family were the true keepers of the valley, possessing an unparalleled, intuitive knowledge of the mountain trails and the hidden secrets of ancient Thebes.
1881: Unlocking the Royal Cache (DB320)
The Royal Cache Masters: Discoverers of the DB320 tomb, saving the mummies of Egypt’s greatest pharaohs.
1922: The Water Boy Who Found King Tutankhamun
The First Step to Tutankhamun: Home to Hussein Abdelrasoul, the boy whose water jars uncovered the world’s most famous tomb.
1960: The Quest of Sheikh Ali Abdelrasoul: The Secret Tunnel of Seti I
The Guardians of Seti I’s Secrets: Honoring Sheikh Ali Abdelrasoul’s legendary, self-funded 3-year excavation inside the tomb’s mysterious tunnel.
Generations of Expertise: Trusted partners and guides for international archaeological missions for over a century.
Your Encounter with the Abdelrasoul Family: Where History Speaks
• The Discovery Legends: Hear the untold secrets of Egypt’s greatest archaeological discoveries, passed down from our ancestors to the present day.
• Secrets of Al-Qurna: Discover exclusive stories, rich history, and hidden tales of the ancient village of Al-Qurna that you won’t find in guidebooks.
• Rare Family Archives: Get a rare glimpse of private family photographs, historic documents, and treasures never published before.
• A Living Experience: Don’t just read history—sit with it face-to-face, connect emotionally, and live the story from its true source.