🔗 Share this article Ethiopia Takes Back Valuable Treasures After a Century Residence in Germany The Collection Contains Crowns, Protective Gear and Paintings All Considered as Culturally Significant Around Twelve historical artefacts have been formally returned to Ethiopia following being kept by a German family for over ten decades. These items, originally collected in the 1920s by Germany's diplomat to the Ethiopian empire a German envoy and his wife Hedwig, were transferred on midweek to the Institute of Ethiopian Studies at the university in Addis Ababa. The collection featured headpieces, shields and artistic works, each regarded as culturally important in the country. "The treasures still represent a symbol of the long-standing and amicable relationship between Germany and Ethiopia," said Germany's envoy, the ambassador to the East African country. Professor Ramon Wyss, whose father was born during the family's diplomatic posting in the nation, presented the artefacts at a event attended by the Minister of Tourism Selamawit Kassa. He stated that the household's intention to return the artefacts was to "showcase their appeal with the public and preserve the culture and past tied to my parent's beginning." These Artefacts Will Soon to Be Made Available to the Public for Academic and Academic Study The items were either considered presents or acquisitions, based on the relatives. "I want to thank the Weiss relatives for actively showing their profound love for the nation by carefully maintaining these items and crucially guaranteeing their homecoming to their rightful homeland," stated the minister of tourism. The minister continued that the items would shortly be available to the general audience for study and academic study, calling the decision a significant step in protecting the nation's historical legacy. "Initiatives are ongoing to return old items that are located in the hands of private persons and organizations all over the globe," the minister stated. During colonial rule in Africa, many of historical objects were taken. The call by African countries for the repatriation of taken objects has been met with a degree of positive outcomes in lately - although a number of objects are only on loan. In 2022, Germany was the initial state to repatriate some of the well-known historical items to the West African nation in a bid to address its "complex legacy." Connected Topics Historical Restoration Movements in Africa The Impact of Colonial Past on Contemporary African Heritage Global Campaigns for the Return of Stolen Treasures