The Mecca artifacts shipment in March 2017 arrived at Epstein's residence containing three pieces of the sacred Kiswa: one used inside the Kaaba, one from the outer covering, and one unused piece made from the same materials (labeled as "artworks" for customs). The transfer was coordinated through [[Middle East]]ern contacts, including [[Emirati]] businesswoman Aziza Al-Ahmadi and Abdullah Al-Maari. Emails in the unsealed [[US Justice Department]] files highlighted the [[religious]] [[history]] of the fabric, noting that millions of worshippers had touched and prayed near the outer covering. | The Mecca artifacts shipment in March 2017 arrived at Epstein's residence containing three pieces of the sacred Kiswa: one used inside the Kaaba, one from the outer covering, and one unused piece made from the same materials (labeled as "artworks" for customs). The transfer was coordinated through [[Middle East]]ern contacts, including [[Emirati]] businesswoman Aziza Al-Ahmadi and Abdullah Al-Maari. Emails in the unsealed [[US Justice Department]] files highlighted the [[religious]] [[history]] of the fabric, noting that millions of worshippers had touched and prayed near the outer covering. |