Jeffrey Epstein acquired rare Islamic artifacts, using them to decorate a structure on his private Caribbean island, which he called a 'mosque'. These included tapestries with Quranic verses, sourced from Mecca, handcrafted tiles from Uzbekistan, and a golden dome inspired by ancient Syria. Emails show Epstein's associates coordinated shipments of these artifacts, intended for the 'mosque'. The building itself, a blue-and-white striped structure, was referred to as a 'mosque' by Epstein. Romanian artist Ion Nicola confirmed that Epstein consistently described the building as a mosque. Epstein also sought to replace Arabic inscriptions with his initials. Epstein's acquisitions were linked to his connections in West Asia, including meetings with influential figures. These acquisitions seemed to function as symbols of access and influence. A 2014 photograph showed him examining a Kaaba tapestry. However, his relationship with Saudi leadership appeared to cool after Mohammed bin Salman consolidated power.