Vivienne Collection (#6)

Kas harbour, Turkey. Boats in the harbour of Kas on Asian Turkeys southern coast

Muscat, Oman. Muscat (Masqat) has been the capital city of the Sultanate since the Portuguese were driven out of Oman in 1650

Church of St John the Divine, Kaneo, Lake Ohrid, Macedonia. Built on a bluff overlooking the lake, this church was built in the 13th century

Market on the shores of Lake Ohrid, Macedonia

Beiteddine Palace, Lebanon, 19th Century. The Palace is a masterpiece of the early 19th Century Lebanese architecture built by Emir Bechir Chehab II

Temple of Bacchus, Baalbek, Lebanon. In Roman times, Baalbek, in Lebanons Bekaa Valley, was known as Heliopolis, the City of the Sun

The Treasury, Petra, Jordan. Petra was the capital of the Nabataean kingdom from 312 BC until it was absorbed into the Roman Empire in 106 AD

Tississat Falls, Blue Nile, Ethiopia. The Blue Nile is largely responsible for the annual Nile floods in June to September

Buddhist monks, Tashichho Dzong, Thimphu, Bhutan. The Tashichho Dzong is the seat of Bhutans government and the residence of the countrys head abbott. Buddhism spread to Bhutan in the 8th century

Buddhist chortens, Chuzom, Bhutan. Buddhism spread to Bhutan in the 8th century

Tigers Nest monastery, Bhutan. Buildings of the Buddhist monastery of Taktsang (Tigers Nest) precariously sited on a rocky ledge over 2000 feet above the valley floor

Road from Puntsholing to Paro, Bhutan. Road crossing a hillside in the Himalyan foothills with terraced fields on either side

Temple of Mirabai, Chittaurgarh, Rajasthan, India, 16th century. Temple to the Hindu mystical poet Mirabai, a devotee of Krishna, within the hilltop fort of Chittaurgarh

Sat-bis-Deori Temple, Chittaurgarh, Rajasthan, India, 11th century. Jain stone temple

St Pauls Monastery, Red Sea coast, Egypt

Temple of the Oracle, Siwah, Egypt. Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) visited the oracle of Zeus Amon (the Ancient Greek god Zeus represented with the rams horns of the Ancient Egyptian god Amon)

Ruined Citadel, Siwah, Egypt
Ruined citadel, Siwah, Egypt. Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) visited Siwahs oracle of Zeus Amon (the Ancient Greek god Zeus represented with the rams horns of the Ancient Egyptian god Amon)

Arch of Marcus Aurelius, Tripoli, Libya, 163 AD. Remains of the arch of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (121-180 AD)

The Market, Leptis Magna, Libya, c3rd century AD

Head of Medusa in the Severan forum of the ancient Roman city of Leptis Magna, Libya
Head of Medusa in the Severan Forum of the Ancient Roman city of Leptis Magna, Libya. In Greek mythology, a single glance from Medusa the snake-haired gorgon could turn a human to stone

The Three Graces, Sabratha, Libya, c161-c192 AD. Roman carving of the female personifications of beauty, charm, and grace

Severan Basilica, Leptis Magna, Libya, 216 AD. Remains of the temple built by the Libyan-born Roman emperor Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (146-211 AD)

Severan Arch, Leptis Magna, Libya, c203 AD. The Severan Arch was erected in honour of the the visit to his home town in 203 AD of Libyan-born Roman emperor Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus)

Roman theatre, Sabratha, Libya, c161-192 AD

Tomb of Battus, Agora, Cyrene, Libya, c600 BC. The remains of the tomb of Battus in the agora area of the ancient Greek city of Cyrene (Cyrenaica). Battus founded the city in c630 BC

Hellenistic Mausoleum, Tolmeita, Libya

Roman theatre, Sabratha, Libya, c161-c192 AD

Al Athrun, Libya. The ancient site features marble-clad Byzantine churches

The Eastern Church, Apollonia, Libya, c7th century BC
Eastern Church, Apollonia, Libya. The Ancient Greek city of Apollonia served as a seaport for Cyrene which was first settled by the Greeks c630 BC

Kom Al-Dikka, Alexandria, Egypt. View showing the tiered seats in the Roman Odeon or amphitheatre

Three Muses, Sabratha, Libya, c161-c192 AD. Roman carving in the theatre, showing the patron goddesses of the arts. In Greek mythology they were daughters of Zeus

Leptis Magna, Libya, circa 3rd century AD
Leptis Magna, Libya, c3rd century AD. Sculptures in the Ancient Roman city

Roman carving at Sabratha, Libya, c161-c192 AD. Sculptural relief in the theatre showing a scene from a tragedy

Pilasters of the Severan Basilica, Leptis Magna, Libya, 216 AD. Detail of carving on the temple built by the Libyan-born Roman emperor Severus (Lucius Septimius Severus) (146-211 AD)

Roman comic masks, Sabratha, Libya, c161-c192 AD. Relief carvings in the theatre at Sabratha

Square of the Martyrs, Benghazi, Libya

German Mausoleum, Tobruk, Libya

Palace of Columns, Tolmeita, Libya

Theatre, Leptis Magna, Libya, 1-2 AD. Remains of the Roman theatre

Greek Propylaea, Cyrene, Libya

Lighthouse, Leptis Magna, Libya

The Temple of Apollo, Cyrene, Libya, 6th century BC

Sassanian Arch, Ctesiphon, Iraq, 1977. Ctesiphon was the capital of the Sassanid Persian Empire. Known as the Taq-i Kisra

Doorway overlooking the River Tigris, ruins of the Caliphs Palace, Samarra, Iraq, 1977. Samarra was made the capital of the Muslim Caliphate in 836 by Caliph Al-Mu tadid

Ruins of the Caliphs Palace, Samarra, Iraq, 1977. Samarra was made the capital of the Muslim Caliphate in 836 by Caliph Al-Mu tadid

Market or souks, Samarra, Iraq, 1977

Statue of a Parthian princess, Hatra (Al-Hadr), Iraq, 1977. Hatra was a religious and trading centre in the area of modern north-western Iraq which flourished between c400 BC and 300 AD

Temple of the Sun, Hatra (Al-Hadr), Iraq, 1977. Hatra was a religious and trading centre in the area of modern north-western Iraq which flourished between c400 BC and 300 AD

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"Vivienne: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the enchanting Church of Our Lady of Mellieha in Malta, where Vivienne's spirit is felt amidst the ancient walls. Travel to Palmyra, Syria, and find yourself captivated by the serene beauty of the Courtyard of the Temple of Bel - a place that resonates with Vivienne's love for art and history. Immerse yourself in grandeur at the Palace of Darius in Persepolis, Iran. Here, Vivienne would have marveled at its architectural splendor and rich cultural heritage. Discover another side to Vivienne as you explore her namesake, American actress and singer Vivienne Segal. Her talent continues to inspire generations even today. Journey to Cyrene, Libya, where an ancient Roman theatre stands as a testament to both timelessness and resilience – qualities that resonate deeply with Vivienne's character. Witness intricate carvings on the Relief of Sogdians at Apadana in Persepolis; it reflects a world filled with diversity that would have fascinated our enigmatic protagonist. Marvel at a powerful scene depicted on the Relief of a bull being attacked by a lion – an allegory for strength against adversity found within ourselves just like what inspired Vivienne throughout her life. Visit the Temple of Zeus in Cyrene; its majestic ruins evoke feelings similar to those experienced by our beloved heroine when she encountered breathtaking wonders around every corner. Experience Paris' Galerie Vivienne during Christmas - adorned with festive lights and decorations. It captures both elegance and joy that mirror aspects cherished by our dear friend named "Vivienne. " In this captivating journey through various cultures across time periods, we uncover glimpses into who "Vivienne" truly was – an explorer seeking beauty wherever she went.