Water leak in Louvre damages hundreds of books
Summary
A water leak at the Louvre museum in Paris damaged 300-400 books in the Egyptian department. The leak affects books used by Egyptologists, but no irreplaceable works were damaged. Repairs for the underlying issue are scheduled for next year.Key Facts
- A water leak at the Louvre damaged 300-400 works, mostly books.
- The books are used by scholars studying Egyptology.
- No precious or irreplaceable books were damaged.
- The leak was discovered in late November.
- The underlying issue causing the leak has been known for years.
- Repairs to fix the problem are planned for the following year.
- The incident is the third major issue for the Louvre recently, following a jewel heist and structural concerns.
- The Louvre is the world's most-visited museum.
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