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flag A November leak damaged 300–400 rare books in the Louvre’s Egyptian department due to outdated infrastructure, prompting restoration and future system upgrades.

flag 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antiquities department, mainly from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, caused by an accidental valve opening in an outdated heating and ventilation system. flag The Mollien wing materials were affected, but heritage artifacts remained unharmed. flag The damaged books, used by Egyptologists but not considered priceless, will be restored. flag The incident follows an October jewel heist and gallery closures due to structural issues, highlighting long-standing infrastructure problems. flag The museum plans to replace the system in September 2026 and has raised ticket prices for non-EU visitors by 45% to fund renovations.

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