The director general of cultural heritage of Gilan announced the loss of two billion tomans due to a deliberate fire.
An Instagram blogger, with the aim of attracting audience and likes, set fire to the 1500-year-old historic mill with gasoline. Vali Jahani, Director General of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Gilan Province, announced the release of the guilty person on bail and told “Isna”:
After the initial arrest, that person has been released on bail for the time being after one night, but the case is being pursued and the final decision depends on the court’s decision.
He explained about the amou of damage caused to this historical building:
Unfortunately, the incide that happened caused serious damage. Although the flames did not directly cause serious damage to the building, the smoke caused by the fire has covered the ierior of the castle. As a result, parts of its walls, bricks and mortar have suffered damage and smoke. The estimated cost for the restoration and reconstruction of this building is currely about two billion Tomans. According to the law, the guilty person must pay the cost of the restoration, and we are currely waiting for the court hearing.
Director General of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Gilan stated:
This is the first time such an incide has happened in Gilan province, and corary to rumors, this person was not a blogger, but an ordinary person.
In response to the question that after this incide, whether the cultural heritage has taken measures to preve the occurrence of similar incides, Jahani said:
We have specific laws to protect historical monumes. According to the law of 1309 and related laws, all nationally registered buildings or buildings that have historical value or are located within the historical coext are under special protection. We will act according to these rules.
