đź”— Share this article The East African nation Takes Back Cultural Treasures Following a Century Holding in a German Family The Collection Contains Crowns, Protective Gear and Paintings All Regarded as Historically Important Around 12 historical artefacts were officially given back to Ethiopia following remaining by a household from Germany for in excess of 100 years. The items, initially collected in the 1920s by Germany's then-envoy to the Ethiopian empire Franz Weiss and his wife his partner, were handed over on midweek to the research center at the university in Addis Ababa. The collection included crowns, armor and paintings, all considered as culturally valuable in the nation. "These artefacts continue to serve as a symbol of the enduring and friendly ties between the German nation and the Ethiopian people," remarked the German diplomat, the representative to the East African country. Professor a professor, whose father was born during the household's service in Ethiopia, presented the objects at a event attended by Tourism Minister Selamawit Kassa. He said that the household's intention to give back the items was to "display their splendor with the audience and safeguard the culture and past tied to my father's beginning." The Pieces Are Scheduled to Become Accessible to the General Audience for Academic and Educational Purposes These objects were either considered donations or purchases, based on the household. "We would like to express gratitude to the Weiss household for practically expressing their deep affection for Ethiopia by meticulously preserving these treasures and vitally guaranteeing their repatriation to their rightful homeland," said the official. The minister added that the pieces would shortly be available to the public for research and scholarly work, terming the move a significant step in safeguarding the nation's historical legacy. "Actions persist to return historical artifacts that are found in the possession of collectors and organizations throughout the world," the minister affirmed. In the era of colonial rule in the African continent, numerous of historical artefacts were taken. The call by the continent's states for the repatriation of looted artefacts has been answered with some success in recent years - even if several objects are merely on temporary return. In two years ago, Germany was the initial country to repatriate a portion of the well-known historical items to Nigeria as part of an effort to address its "complex legacy." Connected Subjects Cultural Repatriation Efforts in Africa The Significance of Colonial Past on Modern Ethiopian Heritage Global Campaigns for the Return of Stolen Artefacts