🔗 Share this article Ethiopia Welcomes Historic Items After a Century Holding in Germany The Assortment Comprises Crowns, Shields and Artworks Each Viewed as Historically Valuable Around Twelve ancient objects have been formally given back to the Ethiopian nation after being kept by a family in Germany for over a century. The artefacts, first acquired in the 1920's by the German then-envoy to Ethiopia a German envoy and his spouse Hedwig, were delivered on midweek to the research center at the capital's university. This assortment featured headpieces, protective shields and paintings, all viewed as historically valuable in the country. "The artefacts continue to serve as a symbol of the lasting and amicable ties between the German nation and Ethiopia," remarked Ferdinand von Weyhe, Germany's representative to Ethiopia. Dr. Ramon Wyss, whose parent was born during the household's service in Ethiopia, handed over the items at a ceremony attended by the Minister of Tourism the tourism official. He explained that the household's aim to restore the items was to "display their appeal with the public and preserve the heritage and history linked to my father's birth." These Items Will Soon to Be Opened to the People for Research and Educational Purposes These objects were either donations or purchases, according to the household. "I would like to express gratitude to the Weiss relatives for concretely expressing their deep appreciation for Ethiopia by diligently safeguarding these items and importantly ensuring their homecoming to their legitimate country," stated the tourism minister. She noted that the artefacts would in the near future be made accessible to the general audience for study and scholarly work, terming the decision a milestone in safeguarding the nation's cultural heritage. "Efforts are ongoing to bring back ancient items that are held in the custody of private persons and entities around the planet," she said. In the era of colonialism in Africa, numerous of cultural objects were taken. This call by African countries for the repatriation of stolen artefacts has been answered with some positive outcomes in lately - though a number of items are just on short-term display. In 2022, Germany was the pioneering nation to repatriate a selection of the well-known historical items to the West African nation as part of an effort to confront its "troubled colonial history." Connected Topics Historical Return Movements in Africa This Significance of Imperial History on Modern Ethiopian Heritage Global Movements for the Return of Looted Treasures