Summary
Hungary's oldest library at the Pannonhalma Archabbey is dealing with a beetle infestation that threatens 100,000 ancient books. Restoration workers are removing and disinfecting these books to stop the beetles from causing further damage.
Key Facts
- The Pannonhalma Archabbey library in Hungary is facing a beetle infestation.
- Approximately 100,000 books are affected and are being removed for disinfection.
- The infestation involves drugstore beetles, which are attracted to materials in books.
- The abbey, founded in 996, is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a major cultural center.
- The library contains 400,000 volumes, including some of the oldest books in Hungary.
- The library holds 19 codices and manuscripts from before the printing press's invention.
- The oldest and rarest items in the collection have not been affected by the beetles.
