🔗 Share this article Ethiopia Receives Cultural Treasures After a Century Stay in Germany The Collection Comprises Royal Headpieces, Shields and Artworks All Regarded as Historically Valuable Exactly Twelve historical artefacts have been ceremoniously restored to the Ethiopian nation after staying by a family in Germany for over 100 years. These artefacts, originally acquired in the 1920's by Germany's representative to Ethiopia Franz Weiss and his spouse his partner, were handed over on Wednesday to the research center at the capital's university. This set featured royal crowns, protective shields and artistic works, all viewed as historically important in the country. "These treasures continue to stand as a emblem of the enduring and amicable connection between the German nation and Ethiopia," said Germany's envoy, the representative to the East African country. Dr. a professor, whose father was born during the family's assignment in Ethiopia, handed over the items at a event joined by the Minister of Tourism the tourism official. He said that the family's aim to restore the items was to "share their splendor with the audience and preserve the culture and past tied to my parent's beginning." These Artefacts Are Scheduled to Become Accessible to the People for Research and Educational Purposes These artefacts were either considered presents or purchases, according to the family. "I would like to thank the Weiss family for concretely showing their sincere love for the nation by meticulously safeguarding these items and crucially guaranteeing their repatriation to their proper homeland," commented the minister of tourism. The minister added that the pieces would soon be available to the people for research and educational purposes, terming the decision a landmark in safeguarding Ethiopia's historical legacy. "Initiatives are ongoing to repatriate ancient artifacts that are held in the custody of individuals and institutions throughout the world," she affirmed. In the era of colonialism in Africa, many of historical items were looted. This request by African countries for the restoration of looted artefacts has been responded to by some positive outcomes in lately - though several artefacts are only on loan. In 2022, Germany was the first nation to give back a portion of the well-known Benin Bronzes to the Nigerian people in a bid to confront its "complex legacy." Connected Subjects Historical Restoration Movements in the Continent This Effect of Imperial History on Contemporary African Heritage International Campaigns for the Return of Looted Items