Louvre Museum Faces Water Leak Damaging Hundreds of Works Amid Security Concerns
The Louvre Museum in Paris has experienced a significant water leak that damaged between 300 and 400 works, primarily books, in its Egyptian department. This incident follows a recent high-profile jewelry heist at the museum, where thieves stole French crown jewels valued at approximately $102 million. The museum's deputy administrator, Francis Steinbock, confirmed that the affected volumes are mainly Egyptology journals and scientific documentation from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Fortunately, no heritage artifacts were damaged, and the books will undergo restoration. The leak is the third major issue for the museum in recent months, highlighting ongoing structural and security challenges. 
