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A November leak damaged 300–400 rare books in the Louvre’s Egyptian department due to outdated infrastructure, prompting restoration and future system upgrades.
A late-November water leak damaged 300–400 rare scientific and research books in the Louvre’s Egyptian antiquities department, mainly from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, caused by an accidental valve opening in an outdated heating and ventilation system.
The Mollien wing materials were affected, but heritage artifacts remained unharmed.
The damaged books, used by Egyptologists but not considered priceless, will be restored.
The incident follows an October jewel heist and gallery closures due to structural issues, highlighting long-standing infrastructure problems.
The museum plans to replace the system in September 2026 and has raised ticket prices for non-EU visitors by 45% to fund renovations.
Una fuga de noviembre dañó 300-400 libros raros en el departamento egipcio del Louvre debido a la infraestructura obsoleta, lo que provocó la restauración y futuras actualizaciones del sistema.