A photo of the town of Adassil, Morocco, showing severe damage to many houses, which have collapsed after the earthquake.
Almost a week after the most powerful earthquake to strike inside its borders since at least 1900, Morocco is still counting the dead.
These traditional construction techniques are often praised for their ability to help regulate heat in the hot weather conditions of the region.
With poverty levels high in the region, cost is often a driving factor, too.
But the benefits of the earthen materials used to address local climate and economic conditions are also uniquely vulnerable to earthquakes.
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Adassil, Morocco, Marrakech