The East African nation Welcomes Cultural Treasures Following a Century Holding in Germany

Exactly Twelve ancient objects were ceremoniously returned to Ethiopia following remaining by a household from Germany for in excess of ten decades.

The artefacts, initially collected in the 1920's by Germany's then-envoy to the Ethiopian empire Franz Weiss and his spouse his partner, were handed over on this past Wednesday to the Ethiopian Studies Institute at Addis Ababa University.

The assortment featured royal crowns, armor and artistic works, all viewed as culturally valuable in the nation.

"These items continue to represent a emblem of the enduring and positive connection between Germany and Ethiopia," stated Ferdinand von Weyhe, Germany's representative to Ethiopia.

Dr. a professor, whose parent was delivered during the household's assignment in the nation, presented the artefacts at a event joined by the Minister of Tourism the tourism official.

He stated that the family's goal to return the treasures was to "share their splendor with the audience and preserve the heritage and past linked to my parent's beginning."

The items were either presents or buys, based on the family.

"We would like to thank Professor Weiss's relatives for practically demonstrating their deep appreciation for Ethiopia by meticulously maintaining these items and importantly guaranteeing their homecoming to their rightful homeland," commented the minister of tourism.

She noted that the artefacts would shortly be opened to the general audience for investigation and academic study, describing the decision a landmark in preserving the nation's national treasures.

"Initiatives are ongoing to bring back historical objects that are found in the possession of private persons and organizations throughout the world," she stated.

In the era of imperial control in Africa, thousands of historical artefacts were looted.

This request by the continent's states for the repatriation of stolen objects has been met with some progress in recent years - although some items are merely on loan.

In two years ago, the German government was the first country to repatriate some of the famous Benin Bronzes to Nigeria in a bid to deal with its "troubled colonial history."

Related Subjects

• Historical Repatriation Movements in Africa
• The Effect of Imperial Past on Modern Ethiopian Heritage
• International Campaigns for the Restitution of Stolen Artefacts