Attracting Instagram followers by setting fire to ancient artefacts Mill Amalesh suffered a loss of 2 billion tomans

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 amount of damage caused to this historical building:

Unfortunately, the incident 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 interior 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 currently about two billion Tomans. According to the law, the guilty person must pay the cost of the restoration, and we are currently waiting for the court hearing.

Director General of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts of Gilan stated:

This is the first time such an incident has happened in Gilan province, and contrary to rumors, this person was not a blogger, but an ordinary person.

In response to the question that after this incident, whether the cultural heritage has taken measures to prevent the occurrence of similar incidents, Jahani said:

We have specific laws to protect historical monuments. 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 context are under special protection. We will act according to these rules.