Married in 1930 to eminent archaeologist Max Mallowan, Christie spent two decades living on excavation sites in the Middle East, writing her crime novels and helping out with her husband's work. London, England (CNN) - She is one of the best-known crime writers of all time but few know the extent of Agatha Christie's archaeological pedigree. Contribution to archaeology, including many photographs of digs, increasingly appreciated.Crime-writer was married to archaeologist Max Mallowan and helped on digs.
Christie's archaeological pedigree not well known.Ancient Ivories cleaned by Agatha Christie on view at British Museum.
