Ethiopia Takes Back Valuable Artefacts After a Century Stay in Germany
A total of 12 historical items were officially given back to the Ethiopian nation after staying by a family in Germany for in excess of ten decades.
These items, initially collected in the 1920's by Germany's then-envoy to Ethiopia a German envoy and his spouse Hedwig, were delivered on this past Wednesday to the Institute of Ethiopian Studies at the capital's university.
This assortment included royal crowns, shields and artistic works, each viewed as historically significant in the nation.
"These items still serve as a mark of the enduring and friendly relationship between Germany and Ethiopia," stated the German diplomat, the envoy to Ethiopia.
Dr. a professor, whose father was delivered during the household's assignment in the nation, presented the artefacts at a gathering attended by Tourism Minister the tourism official.
He explained that the family's goal to give back the items was to "share their beauty with the audience and safeguard the heritage and history tied to my father's birth."
These items were either considered presents or acquisitions, based on the household.
"We want to thank the Weiss family for actively expressing their deep affection for Ethiopia by carefully maintaining these artifacts and crucially ensuring their return to their legitimate homeland," commented the official.
The minister added that the artefacts would soon be available to the people for study and educational purposes, terming the decision a significant step in preserving Ethiopia's cultural heritage.
"Actions will continue to repatriate old items that are found in the hands of collectors and organizations all over the planet," the minister said.
During colonialism in Africa, numerous of traditional items were taken.
The request by African countries for the repatriation of looted items has been met with some positive outcomes in the past few years - even if several artefacts are merely on short-term display.
In 2022, the German government was the first country to give back some of the well-known Benin artifacts to the Nigerian people in a bid to deal with its "troubled legacy."
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