🔗 Share this article The East African nation Welcomes Cultural Treasures After a 100-Year Residence in German Hands The Group Comprises Crowns, Shields and Artworks All Considered as Historically Valuable Around Twelve cultural objects were formally returned to Ethiopia after staying by a family in Germany for in excess of a century. These artefacts, initially collected in the 1920's by Germany's representative to the Ethiopian empire Franz Weiss and his wife Hedwig, were transferred on Wednesday to the research center at the capital's university. The assortment contained royal crowns, shields and paintings, all regarded as culturally significant in Ethiopia. "These items still serve as a symbol of the long-standing and friendly ties between Germany and Ethiopia," stated Ferdinand von Weyhe, Germany's representative to the East African country. Dr. a professor, whose father was delivered during the household's diplomatic posting in Ethiopia, handed over the items at a gathering attended by the Minister of Tourism the tourism official. He said that the household's aim to give back the treasures was to "share their appeal with the public and maintain the culture and past linked to my parent's origin." These Pieces Are Scheduled to Be Made Available to the General Audience for Research and Scholarly Work These items were either gifts or buys, as stated by the relatives. "I would like to express gratitude to Professor Weiss's relatives for concretely demonstrating their sincere affection for Ethiopia by diligently maintaining these treasures and crucially securing their repatriation to their rightful nation," commented the official. The minister noted that the artefacts would soon be opened to the people for study and academic study, calling the move a landmark in protecting the nation's national treasures. "Efforts are ongoing to repatriate ancient artifacts that are found in the possession of individuals and organizations throughout the world," the minister affirmed. During imperial control in Africa, numerous of traditional artefacts were taken. This request by the continent's states for the return of taken items has been met with some positive outcomes in recent years - though some objects are merely on loan. Back in the year 2022, the German government was the pioneering country to give back a portion of the well-known historical items to the West African nation in a bid to address its "troubled colonial history." Connected Topics Historical Return Initiatives in the Continent This Impact of Colonial Past on Contemporary African Culture Global Movements for the Restitution of Looted Artefacts