đź”— Share this article Ethiopia Receives Cultural Treasures Following a Long Residence in a German Family This Group Comprises Crowns, Protective Gear and Paintings Each Viewed as Historically Important A total of 12 cultural artefacts have been formally restored to the Ethiopian nation after being kept by a family in Germany for in excess of a century. The artefacts, originally collected in the 1920s by the German representative to Ethiopia Franz Weiss and his spouse Hedwig, were delivered on Wednesday to the Institute of Ethiopian Studies at the university in Addis Ababa. The assortment featured royal crowns, armor and paintings, each viewed as culturally important in Ethiopia. "The items continue to serve as a emblem of the long-standing and friendly connection between the German nation and Ethiopia," stated the German diplomat, the envoy to Ethiopia. Professor Ramon Wyss, whose father was delivered during the family's service in Ethiopia, handed over the artefacts at a gathering witnessed by Tourism Minister Selamawit Kassa. He said that the household's aim to return the artefacts was to "share their beauty with the public and maintain the heritage and past connected to my parent's origin." The Artefacts Are Scheduled to Be Made Available to the Public for Research and Academic Study These items were either considered gifts or buys, according to the relatives. "I want to thank the Weiss family for practically expressing their profound affection for Ethiopia by meticulously safeguarding these artifacts and importantly ensuring their repatriation to their rightful nation," said the official. The minister added that the items would in the near future be available to the people for study and educational purposes, describing the move a landmark in protecting the nation's national treasures. "Actions persist to return ancient objects that are held in the possession of collectors and institutions throughout the world," the minister stated. In the era of imperial control in Africa, numerous of traditional items were looted. The request by nations in Africa for the return of looted objects has been responded to by a degree of progress in recent years - though a number of objects are just on loan. Back in the year 2022, Germany was the first state to give back a portion of the famous Benin Bronzes to the West African nation in a bid to deal with its "dark legacy." Connected Topics Cultural Restoration Initiatives in the Continent This Impact of Imperial Past on Modern Ethiopian Heritage International Campaigns for the Return of Stolen Treasures