New revelations from internal documents shed light on the unusual efforts Jeffrey Epstein took to furnish a private building on his Caribbean island, Little Saint James. The structure, which Epstein referred to as his “mosque,” was reportedly decorated with rare religious artifacts sourced through his extensive network of high-profile connections across the Middle East.
Among the items reportedly acquired for the island complex were intricate textiles that sources say were embroidered with Quranic verses and originated from the Kaaba in Mecca, Islam’s holiest site, says the NY Times. The building’s design and contents appeared to be a curated reflection of Epstein’s fascination with regional architecture and artifacts, featuring tiles obtained from mosques in Uzbekistan and a golden dome constructed to mimic ancient Syrian styles.
These acquisitions were not merely the result of casual shopping. Epstein spent years cultivating relationships with influential figures throughout the Middle East, a pursuit that served both his business interests and his desire to secure rare pieces for his private estate.
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His efforts culminated in high-level access, including meetings within the Saudi royal court, which facilitated the procurement of items that would otherwise be virtually impossible to obtain through standard commercial channels.
The building on Little Saint James—a blue-striped, cube-like structure that featured a distinctive golden dome—long stood as one of the most enigmatic elements of the island compound. While the full purpose of the structure remains a subject of speculation among those investigating his estate, the new details highlight the extent to which Epstein leveraged his wealth and status to command access to some of the most protected cultural and religious symbols in the world.
