The East African nation Takes Back Historic Treasures Following a Century Stay in Germany

Exactly Twelve historical items have been ceremoniously given back to Ethiopia after staying by a household from Germany for over ten decades.

These artefacts, first collected in the early twentieth century by Germany's representative to the Ethiopian empire a German envoy and his spouse his partner, were delivered on this past Wednesday to the Ethiopian Studies Institute at the capital's university.

The assortment included headpieces, shields and canvases, all viewed as culturally significant in Ethiopia.

"These items continue to stand as a emblem of the lasting and amicable ties between the German nation and Ethiopia," said the German diplomat, the representative to the East African country.

Dr. Ramon Wyss, whose father was delivered during the family's assignment in the nation, handed over the objects at a gathering witnessed by the Minister of Tourism the tourism official.

He said that the family's goal to give back the artefacts was to "share their appeal with the public and safeguard the heritage and history tied to my parent's birth."

The artefacts were either presents or acquisitions, according to the household.

"I want to thank Professor Weiss's relatives for concretely demonstrating their sincere love for Ethiopia by carefully safeguarding these artifacts and crucially ensuring their return to their proper country," said the tourism minister.

She continued that the items would in the near future be available to the public for investigation and academic study, terming the action a milestone in safeguarding Ethiopia's historical legacy.

"Efforts are ongoing to repatriate ancient objects that are found in the hands of individuals and entities throughout the globe," the minister affirmed.

During colonial rule in Africa, thousands of traditional items were plundered.

The request by nations in Africa for the repatriation of taken objects has been answered with a degree of success in recent years - although some objects are only on loan.

Back in two years ago, the German government was the initial country to give back a portion of the renowned Benin Bronzes to Nigeria in an attempt to confront its "complex colonial history."

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