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Around 12 cultural items have been officially returned to the Ethiopian nation after staying by a German family for in excess of 100 years.

These items, initially gathered in the 1920's by the German diplomat to the Ethiopian empire a German envoy and his wife his partner, were transferred on midweek to the Institute of Ethiopian Studies at the capital's university.

This set featured headpieces, protective shields and canvases, each viewed as historically important in the nation.

"The treasures continue to represent a symbol of the enduring and positive relationship between the German nation and the Ethiopian people," stated the German diplomat, the ambassador to the East African country.

Professor Ramon Wyss, whose parent was delivered during the household's assignment in the nation, delivered the objects at a gathering witnessed by the Minister of Tourism the tourism official.

He said that the household's goal to restore the items was to "showcase their splendor with the audience and safeguard the heritage and past connected to my father's beginning."

These artefacts were either presents or acquisitions, as stated by the family.

"We would like to express gratitude to Professor Weiss's relatives for concretely showing their deep affection for the nation by carefully preserving these treasures and vitally ensuring their repatriation to their proper country," said the official.

She added that the artefacts would soon be made accessible to the public for study and academic study, calling the move a landmark in preserving Ethiopia's national treasures.

"Actions are ongoing to return old objects that are found in the hands of private persons and institutions throughout the world," the minister stated.

During colonialism in the African continent, numerous of historical items were looted.

The request by nations in Africa for the repatriation of looted objects has been answered with certain progress in the past few years - although a number of objects are just on short-term display.

In two years ago, the German government was the initial country to repatriate some of the famous Benin Bronzes to Nigeria in an attempt to address its "dark legacy."

Connected Topics

• Historical Repatriation Efforts in Africa
• This Impact of Colonial History on Modern African Culture
• Global Campaigns for the Restitution of Looted Items