SHOTLIST BAGHDAD, IRAQ (AUGUST 1, 2025) (ANADOLU-ACCESS ALL) 1. WIDE SHOT OF TIGRIS RIVER 2. VARIOUS OF HEAVILY DAMAGED FORMER RESIDENCE OF AGATHA CHRISTIE 3. PIGEONS IN HEAVILY DAMAGED HOUSE 4. VARIOUS INTERIOR SHOTS OF HOUSE AND INNER YARD 5. PIGEONS AT YARD 6. WIDE SHOT OF HOUSE ON ROADSIDE 7. WIDE SHOT OF PIGEONS AT YARD 8. VARIOUS OF BOOKS OUTSIDE BOOK SHOP ON AL-MUTNABBI STREET 9. VARIOUS OF BOOK SELLER HAMZA ABU ALI SPEAKING (Arabic) TO CAMERA 10. VARIOUS OF PEOPLE OTSIDE BOOK SHOP, SOME LOOKING AT BOOKS 11. VARIOUS OF AGATHA CRHRITIE’S BOOKS ON SHELVES 12. MAN SITTING AT TABLE IN BOOK SHOP 13. ANOTHER MAN STANDING IN BOOK SHOP, LOOKING AT BOOK 14. CLOSE-UP OF SWORD ON SHELF 15. VARIOUS OF HISTORIAN ADIL ARDAWI SPEAKING (Arabic) TO CAMERA BAGHDAD, IRAQ - AUGUST 1: The former residence of celebrated British author Agatha Christie, situated along the Tigris River in Baghdad, requires immediate restoration as structural warnings mark its deteriorating walls. Located in the capital's Karradat Mariam district, the historic property stands as a testament to Christie's 13-year stay in Iraq. While the building's condition continues to worsen, its architecture preserves the distinctive style of traditional Baghdad homes. According to Iraqi historian Adil Ardawi, Christie selected the riverside property for its architectural significance and scenic views, which may have shaped her literary work. Historical accounts suggest the house was previously occupied by Ali, brother of Iraq's King Faisal I, prior to Christie's residence. Ardawi highlighted Christie's strong ties to Iraq, noting that her writings frequently referenced Baghdad. Her famous novel Murder on the Orient Express features the city's historic railway connection to Türkiye and Europe. With the building now in critical condition, Ardawi stressed the importance of collaborative restoration efforts between Iraqi officials and the British Embassy, proposing its conversion into a museum. On Al-Mutanabbi Street, Baghdad's renowned bookselling district, vendors observe sustained interest in Christie's works among local readers, confirming her lasting popularity in Iraq. Reporting by Haydar Karaalp Writing by Sibel Uygun