🔗 Share this article Ethiopia Receives Historic Items Following a Century Residence in Germany The Group Comprises Crowns, Protective Gear and Artworks All Considered as Historically Important Around 12 cultural objects have been ceremoniously returned to the Ethiopian nation after being kept by a family in Germany for over ten decades. The items, initially gathered in the early twentieth century by Germany's representative 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 set contained headpieces, protective shields and paintings, each regarded as historically valuable in the country. "These items still serve as a emblem of the long-standing and positive ties between Germany and Ethiopia," remarked Germany's envoy, Germany's envoy to the East African country. Professor a professor, whose father was born during the family's service in Ethiopia, handed over the artefacts at a gathering joined by the Minister of Tourism Selamawit Kassa. He stated that the family's goal to give back the items was to "showcase their appeal with the public and preserve the culture and history tied to my father's birth." These Artefacts Will Soon to Be Opened to the Public for Study and Academic Study The items were either gifts or acquisitions, according to the family. "We would like to express gratitude to the Weiss family for practically showing their sincere affection for the nation by meticulously preserving these items and importantly guaranteeing their return to their rightful nation," stated the minister of tourism. The minister noted that the pieces would in the near future be opened to the public for investigation and educational purposes, calling the action a milestone in safeguarding the nation's cultural heritage. "Efforts persist to repatriate historical objects that are located in the custody of private persons and entities around the world," the minister said. During imperial control in Africa, many of cultural items were taken. This call by nations in Africa for the return of taken artefacts has been met with a degree of progress in the past few years - even if several items are only on temporary return. In two years ago, Germany was the first state to return a selection of the famous historical items to the West African nation in an attempt to address its "troubled past." Related Topics Cultural Restoration Initiatives in Africa This Effect of Imperial Past on Contemporary African Culture International Movements for the Return of Stolen Treasures