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Exactly Twelve historical objects have been formally restored to Ethiopia after remaining by a German family for more than a century.

These items, first acquired in the 1920's by Germany's then-envoy to the Ethiopian empire Franz Weiss and his spouse his partner, were handed over on Wednesday to the Institute of Ethiopian Studies at the capital's university.

The set featured royal crowns, armor and artistic works, all regarded as culturally important in the nation.

"These items continue to serve as a emblem of the enduring and friendly relationship between the German nation and Ethiopia," remarked Ferdinand von Weyhe, Germany's ambassador to Ethiopia.

Professor a professor, whose father was born during the household's service in Ethiopia, delivered the objects at a event witnessed by the Minister of Tourism the tourism official.

He explained that the family's intention to restore the treasures was to "share their splendor with the audience and preserve the heritage and past connected to my father's beginning."

These items were either gifts or acquisitions, based on the household.

"I would like to express gratitude to Professor Weiss's family for practically showing their profound appreciation for the nation by carefully maintaining these treasures and crucially guaranteeing their repatriation to their rightful homeland," said the minister of tourism.

The minister added that the artefacts would in the near future be available to the general audience for investigation and academic study, describing the action a significant step in safeguarding Ethiopia's cultural heritage.

"Actions will continue to bring back historical items that are held in the possession of collectors and organizations all over the planet," the minister said.

During imperial control in the African continent, many of traditional objects were taken.

This demand by the continent's states for the repatriation of stolen objects has been responded to by a degree of positive outcomes in the past few years - even if several items are just on short-term display.

Back in the year 2022, Germany was the initial country to return a selection of the renowned historical items to Nigeria in a bid to deal with its "troubled past."

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• Historical Repatriation Initiatives in the Continent
• This Impact of Colonial History on Contemporary Ethiopian Culture
• Global Movements for the Restitution of Stolen Treasures