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Exactly 12 cultural artefacts were ceremoniously restored to the Ethiopian nation following being kept by a household from Germany for over a century.

The items, originally collected in the 1920s by Germany's then-envoy to the Ethiopian empire Franz Weiss and his wife his partner, were delivered on midweek to the research center at the university in Addis Ababa.

The set featured royal crowns, protective shields and artistic works, all regarded as historically valuable in the country.

"These treasures continue to represent a emblem of the long-standing and friendly connection between Germany and the Ethiopian people," stated Ferdinand von Weyhe, the ambassador to the East African country.

Dr. Ramon Wyss, whose father was delivered during the family's diplomatic posting in the nation, handed over the artefacts at a gathering joined by Tourism Minister Selamawit Kassa.

He stated that the household's aim to give back the treasures was to "display their splendor with the audience and preserve the culture and past linked to my parent's birth."

These artefacts were either gifts or buys, as stated by the relatives.

"We would like to express gratitude to Professor Weiss's relatives for practically demonstrating their deep affection for Ethiopia by carefully maintaining these artifacts and vitally ensuring their homecoming to their proper homeland," stated the official.

She added that the pieces would shortly be available to the general audience for research and scholarly work, calling the move a landmark in preserving Ethiopia's historical legacy.

"Actions will continue to return historical artifacts that are found in the hands of individuals and entities all over the globe," the minister stated.

During imperial control in Africa, many of historical objects were taken.

This call by nations in Africa for the restoration of stolen objects has been answered with a degree of progress in the past few years - though several items are just on temporary return.

In the year 2022, Germany was the initial state to repatriate a selection of the well-known historical items to the Nigerian people in an attempt to address its "dark colonial history."

Connected Subjects

• Cultural Restoration Efforts in the Continent
• The Significance of Imperial History on Contemporary Ethiopian Heritage
• Global Campaigns for the Restitution of Stolen Items