A "leak" threatens the Louvre's treasures: Hundreds of books damaged in the Egyptian Antiquities Department.

 

The incident occurred just weeks after the daring theft of the Crown Jewels from the Louvre.

A "leak" threatens the Louvre's treasures: Hundreds of books damaged in the Egyptian Antiquities Department.

The Louvre Museum reported that a water leak last month damaged the library of the Egyptian Antiquities Department, causing damage to between 300 and 400 books. This incident underscores the deteriorating infrastructure at the world's most visited museum.

The museum's deputy director stated that the damaged books were commonly used by Egyptologists but were not rare or valuable. He noted that the problem had been known for years, with repairs scheduled to begin in September 2026. This incident comes just weeks after the audacious theft of the Crown Jewels from the Louvre, which exposed significant security gaps at the museum.

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The event raises questions about the museum's preparedness to protect its historical heritage, not only through cameras and surveillance but also through the maintenance of infrastructure that safeguards books and manuscripts from deterioration or neglect.