Hungary’s oldest library is facing an urgent battle against a destructive beetle infestation that threatens to decimate its historic collection of 100,000 books. The centuries-old institution, home to invaluable manuscripts and rare volumes, has launched an intensive preservation effort to safeguard its literary treasures from the voracious insects. As conservationists race against time, the fight to protect this cultural heritage highlights the delicate challenges libraries face in preserving history amid environmental threats.
Hungarys Oldest Library Battles Beetle Infestation Threatening Priceless Collections
Dedicated conservationists and librarians at Hungary’s oldest library are racing against time to protect their vast, irreplaceable collection of over 100,000 books from a rapidly spreading beetle infestation. The tiny pests, which bore into pages and bindings, threaten to irreversibly damage centuries-old manuscripts, historical volumes, and rare first editions held…
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Author : Noah Rodriguez
Publish date : 2025-07-17 22:46:00
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