Orbit the leading Pay TV Network presents, the most controversial and most awaited program: "The lost Pyramid" exclusively produced by The History Channel®. The documentary sheds the light on recent archeological discoveries located in a high security military zone, whose significance will certainly re-write history's text books. The three pyramids of Giza, one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world, are the greatest buildings of antiquity, the Great pyramid stood as the tallest structure on earth for four thousand years. But NOW and for the very first time on TV, the "The lost Pyramid" program captures and reveals the impressive remains of a fourth pyramid, that was once more magnificent than the Great pyramid of Giza. The result of 12 years excavations, led by an international team of experts, headed by Dr. Zahi Hawwas- the Head of Egyptian Antiquities- sees evidence of how ancient Egypt's most powerful family, the Khufu dynasty, managed to build something extraordinary; working in a high security zone they brushed away the desert and revealed the magnificent remains of a unique lost pyramid.
"THE LOST PYRAMID" documentary which took 3 years to complete, will air on The History Channel in September 2008, exclusively on the Orbit Network.
"We are honored to air such exclusive and groundbreaking shows and to keep up with our viewers requests....Millions of tourists visit Egypt each year and are amazed to see the three great pyramids of Giza, Orbit is now giving you the opportunity to see the wonders of a "lost fourth pyramid" on the History Channel soon" Said, Khulud Abu-Homos, Senior Vice President of Western Programming, Orbit.
The History channel is devoted exclusively to showing cutting edge documentaries and programs on historical events and biographies, with observations and explanations by noted historians and interviews with witnesses. The channel was first launched in 1995 and has grown extensively over the years reaching more than 235 million TV households, in 139 countries and 20 languages.
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About Orbit
Orbit Communications Company is the world's first fully digital, multi-channel, multi-lingual pay television platform that broadcasts 53 television channels and 21 music radio stations to the Middle East and North Africa.
It offers five channel packages that are customized to suit all the members of the family. Orbit delivers the best in family entertainment, movies, news, sports and documentaries offering its viewers unrivalled and exclusive quality programming.
About History Channel
Reaching more than 235 million TV households, in 139 countries and 20 languages, History™ is the only international television network devoted exclusively to historical programming.
The channel launched in the U.S. in January 1995 and the first international launch was in the UK in November 1995 through a partnership with BskyB. In October 2006, The History Channel HD™ launched in the UK and Ireland on Sky HD, marking the worldwide debut of a high definition service for the network.
For more information, please contact:
Reebal Aziz
Global Marketing Director
Mobile: 00973 39468476
Email: reebal.aziz@orbit.net
Website: www.orbit.net
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