The East African nation Receives Historic Items After a 100-Year Residence in Germany

Exactly 12 ancient artefacts have been ceremoniously given back to Ethiopia following staying by a German family for more than 100 years.

The artefacts, initially gathered in the 1920's by Germany's diplomat to Ethiopia Franz Weiss and his spouse Hedwig, were delivered on Wednesday to the research center at the capital's university.

The set contained royal crowns, armor and paintings, all viewed as historically important in the nation.

"These items continue to stand as a symbol of the long-standing and amicable relationship between Germany and Ethiopia," stated Ferdinand von Weyhe, the representative to Ethiopia.

Professor Ramon Wyss, whose father was born during the household's service in the nation, delivered the objects at a gathering witnessed by the Minister of Tourism the tourism official.

He said that the household's goal to give back the artefacts was to "share their appeal with the audience and maintain the culture and past tied to my father's beginning."

The objects were either gifts or purchases, as stated by the household.

"I want to thank the Weiss relatives for actively demonstrating their deep affection for Ethiopia by meticulously safeguarding these artifacts and importantly ensuring their return to their proper homeland," said the minister of tourism.

The minister continued that the artefacts would shortly be opened to the general audience for study and educational purposes, terming the move a landmark in protecting Ethiopia's cultural heritage.

"Initiatives are ongoing to return old items that are found in the possession of individuals and institutions throughout the world," the minister affirmed.

In the era of colonialism in Africa, numerous of cultural artefacts were plundered.

This demand by nations in Africa for the return of taken items has been met with some progress in recent years - even if a number of artefacts are merely on temporary return.

In 2022, the German government was the first country to repatriate some of the renowned historical items to Nigeria in an attempt to confront its "troubled legacy."

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