The earthquake that struck Morocco and left thousands of people dead has also destroyed a significant piece of the country's rich history.
In the aftermath of a deadly earthquake, Moroccans are trying to grapple with the deaths of thousands of people amid widespread destruction that left some sites crucial to human history in ruins.
The dynasty's rule spread over much of northern Africa and Spain while also having ties with the Arab world and Indigenous Africans known as Berbers. Shatzmiller, who has written numerous books on Morocco and Marrakech, said the destruction last week will have lasting impacts. Knowing the area intimately, Shatzmiller was not only concerned for the safety of the people but the culturally significant architecture that dates back thousands of years.
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