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STORY: The 12th-century mosque was built where the Almohad dynasty established its first capital in a remote Atlas valley before going on to seize Marrakech, proclaim its leader Caliph, and march on across the region propelled by religious zeal.

The damage included tumbled walls, a half-fallen tower and large piles of debris.

At least 2,000 people have died in the 6.8-magnitude quake, the most destructive in the area since at least 1900. It struck on Friday night (September 8th) ruining traditional buildings across the High Atlas and collapsing mud-brick and stone houses in many villages seen by Reuters.