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Around 12 cultural artefacts have been ceremoniously returned to Ethiopia following staying by a German family for in excess of a century.

The artefacts, originally collected in the early twentieth century by the German diplomat to Ethiopia a German envoy and his wife his partner, were transferred on Wednesday to the research center at the university in Addis Ababa.

This set contained crowns, shields and artistic works, each regarded as culturally valuable in the nation.

"These treasures continue to represent a symbol of the lasting and friendly ties between the German nation and Ethiopia," remarked Germany's envoy, the ambassador to Ethiopia.

Dr. Ramon Wyss, whose parent was born during the household's assignment in the nation, presented the objects at a ceremony joined by Tourism Minister Selamawit Kassa.

He explained that the family's goal to return the artefacts was to "share their appeal with the public and maintain the culture and history tied to my parent's birth."

These objects were either gifts or buys, as stated by the household.

"I want to express gratitude to Professor Weiss's household for practically showing their sincere appreciation for Ethiopia by carefully preserving these treasures and vitally guaranteeing their return to their legitimate nation," commented the tourism minister.

She continued that the items would soon be made accessible to the general audience for study and educational purposes, terming the action a landmark in protecting Ethiopia's national treasures.

"Actions are ongoing to bring back historical artifacts that are located in the hands of collectors and institutions around the world," the minister stated.

During imperial control in Africa, numerous of cultural items were plundered.

This call by African countries for the repatriation of stolen artefacts has been met with certain positive outcomes in the past few years - although some objects are just on temporary return.

In 2022, Germany was the first nation to give back some of the well-known Benin artifacts to Nigeria in a bid to deal with its "troubled past."

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