Water leak at the Louvre damaged the library of Egyptian antiquities

In Paris, at the Louvre, flooding occurred in the rooms where the library of Egyptian antiquities is stored. A water leak led to the damage of rare books and papyri, some of which refer to ancient historical periods. According to preliminary data, the number of damaged storage units exceeds four hundred, including materials of significant historical value. It is reported that as a result of water penetration, the books and papyri were exposed to moisture, which led to changes in paper and other materials.

The damaged collection includes editions and manuscripts dated to several historical periods, among which are materials about four thousand years old. Some specimens relate to periods of Egyptian history that are valuable for scientific work and research of cultural heritage. The damage affects both texts and design elements. In some cases, partial destruction of surfaces has been recorded, which will require additional restoration.

Employees of the institution for a certain period informed the management about the need to take measures to prevent possible damage to the collection. The reports noted that certain premises required inspection of communications and water disposal systems to prevent leaks. At the same time, risks remained related to the use of premises used for storing materials.

At the moment, specialists are assessing the nature of the damage, as well as determining the list of objects that can be restored under existing restoration practices. Part of the materials may require urgent processing to prevent further destruction. Options are being considered for placing documents in specialized storage, where controlled temperature and humidity can be provided.

In the scientific community, it is noted that the preservation of such materials is part of international practice for the protection of cultural heritage objects. The collections of Egyptian antiquities in the Louvre are considered valuable archival funds used for research work and the study of historical periods. Under the conditions of damage, access to materials and the amount of scientific data available for study may change.

As of now, an inventory of damaged objects is underway. Employees record the degree of damage and transfer information to the departments responsible for the preservation of the collection. Museum authorities stated that measures are being taken to assess the damage and analyze further actions necessary to restore the condition of the materials.

The situation remains under study, and work to eliminate the consequences continues. Final conclusions about the degree of conservation of the collection may be made after the restoration examination is completed.

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