🔗 Share this article Ethiopia Welcomes Cultural Artefacts After a Long Stay in German Hands This Group Includes Crowns, Protective Gear and Paintings All Viewed as Historically Significant Around 12 cultural objects were formally given back to Ethiopia after staying by a household from Germany for in excess of a century. The treasures, first acquired in the early twentieth century by the German diplomat to the Ethiopian empire Franz Weiss and his wife his partner, were transferred on midweek to the research center at Addis Ababa University. This collection included crowns, shields and paintings, all viewed as historically significant in the nation. "These treasures still serve as a emblem of the enduring and positive connection between Germany and the Ethiopian people," stated Ferdinand von Weyhe, the envoy to Ethiopia. Professor Ramon Wyss, whose parent was born during the family's diplomatic posting in Ethiopia, handed over the artefacts at a ceremony attended by Tourism Minister the tourism official. He said that the family's goal to give back the treasures was to "share their beauty with the public and preserve the heritage and history tied to my father's origin." These Pieces Are Scheduled to Be Made Available to the Public for Academic and Educational Purposes These objects were either considered donations or acquisitions, based on the household. "I would like to thank Professor Weiss's household for concretely expressing their sincere love for the nation by carefully safeguarding these artifacts and importantly guaranteeing their repatriation to their rightful nation," said the official. The minister noted that the pieces would soon be opened to the general audience for study and scholarly work, calling the action a significant step in preserving Ethiopia's cultural heritage. "Actions persist to repatriate ancient objects that are held in the hands of individuals and institutions all over the world," the minister affirmed. During colonialism in the African continent, numerous of cultural artefacts were looted. This call by the continent's states for the return of looted items has been met with some positive outcomes in lately - even if some artefacts are only on loan. Back in the year 2022, the German government was the pioneering nation to return some of the renowned historical items to the West African nation in a bid to deal with its "complex past." Connected Topics Cultural Repatriation Movements in the Continent This Significance of Imperial Past on Contemporary African Heritage International Campaigns for the Return of Looted Artefacts