south side of the mausoleum is another large reading room divided by a triple-arched arcade and containing book cabinets. Each of these chambers is covered with zellij tiles featuring geometric patterns along the lower walls and more carved stucco decoration on the upper walls. They also hold several bronze chandeliers. The royal tombstones are made of marble and are richly carved with Arabic calligraphic inscriptions and arabesque motifs in a style similar to the marble tombstones of the Saadian Tombs. The tomb chamber also holds two grandfather clocks which were gifts from King Louis XIV of France. Other enclosures and courtyards adjacent to the complex are occupied by cemeteries known as the Jama' Rkham. References External Links Images of Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail in Manar al-Athar digital photo archive Buildings and structures in Meknes Mausoleums in Morocco Burial sites of the 'Alawi dynasty 'Alawi architecture