建筑物年久失修，数百件文献受损，卢浮宫埃及古物图书馆发生严重漏水

Core Points - The Louvre Museum in France has acknowledged a severe water leak incident that has damaged hundreds of historical books and documents, highlighting the museum's long-standing maintenance issues [1][3] - The incident follows a recent jewelry heist, further emphasizing the management's neglect of the museum's infrastructure [1][4] Summary by Sections Incident Details - On November 27, a water leak occurred in the Louvre's Egyptian Antiquities Library, affecting 300 to 400 books and research documents, including significant records from early 19th-century archaeological excavations in Egypt [3] - The leak was caused by an old water pipe network in the library's heating and ventilation system, where a valve was mistakenly opened, leading to a pipe burst and sewage flooding the library [3] - The museum's management admitted that the pipe system was "completely outdated" and had been out of service for months, with plans for a major renovation scheduled for 2026 [3] Management and Maintenance Issues - Louvre employees had previously warned management about the aging infrastructure and the potential for water leaks, indicating that this incident is part of a broader pattern of maintenance neglect [4] - Critics argue that the incident reveals the management's long-term disregard for infrastructure maintenance, as evidenced by a recent jewelry theft due to inadequate security measures [4] - The museum's director has faced public scrutiny, with reports criticizing the Louvre for failing to modernize and for excessive spending on art acquisitions rather than on building maintenance [4] Financial and Future Plans - In response to financial pressures, the Louvre announced a ticket price increase for non-EU visitors, raising the fee to €32, a 45% increase, which is expected to generate an additional €20 million annually for infrastructure improvements [5] - The Louvre has initiated an €800 million "New Renaissance Plan," a 10-year renovation project aimed at enhancing security systems and infrastructure, including a dedicated exhibition space for Leonardo da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" [5] - Despite these plans, public skepticism remains regarding the museum's ability to effectively implement necessary reforms in light of recent incidents [5]