Recent news shows that archeological artifacts are not safe in the middle east due to instability. As indicated in articles such as these:
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/jan/22/tutankhamuns-beard-glued-ba...
http://rt.com/news/museum-theft-egypt-robbery-725/
It would be wise to safe keep these artifacts in US where they will be preserved for many centuries.



