Wooden scaffolding surrounds the mosque during restoration efforts after earthquake damage.
Efforts are underway to rebuild the historic 12th-century Great Mosque of Tinmel, which was severely damaged in the 2023 earthquake that struck the country. The mosque, a marvel of North African architecture with hand-carved domes and arches, was undergoing restoration when the quake struck, leaving it in ruins. Despite the destruction, residents of Tinmel see the mosque as a symbol of their heritage and a source of income in an area long neglected by the government and suffering from high unemployment. Consequently, they are eager to rebuild it, alongside their homes. Meanwhile, Morocco’s government has pledged to rebuild the mosque, with support from local and international experts. It has also promised to improve the infrastructure and public services of the town, as well as that of other regions affected by the earthquake.
SOURCE: AP NEWS