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A total of Twelve historical objects were officially restored to Ethiopia following remaining by a household from Germany for in excess of a century.

These items, initially acquired in the 1920's by the German then-envoy to the Ethiopian empire Franz Weiss and his spouse his partner, were delivered on Wednesday to the Ethiopian Studies Institute at Addis Ababa University.

This assortment included royal crowns, armor and artistic works, all regarded as historically valuable in the nation.

"The artefacts continue to serve as a emblem of the enduring and friendly connection between Germany and Ethiopia," stated the German diplomat, the envoy to Ethiopia.

Professor Ramon Wyss, whose parent was born during the household's service in the nation, presented the items at a gathering joined by the Minister of Tourism the tourism official.

He said that the family's goal to give back the artefacts was to "showcase their splendor with the audience and preserve the culture and history tied to my parent's origin."

The artefacts were either gifts or acquisitions, based on the household.

"We want to thank the Weiss relatives for actively showing their profound love for the nation by carefully maintaining these artifacts and importantly guaranteeing their homecoming to their legitimate nation," commented the tourism minister.

She continued that the items would soon be made accessible to the public for study and academic study, describing the move a landmark in preserving the nation's cultural heritage.

"Actions persist to bring back historical items that are found in the possession of collectors and institutions all over the world," she said.

In the era of colonial rule in the African continent, numerous of cultural objects were taken.

This demand by nations in Africa for the restoration of taken objects has been responded to by some positive outcomes in recent years - even if a number of items are only on loan.

Back in two years ago, the German government was the first state to return some of the renowned Benin Bronzes to the West African nation in an attempt to confront its "complex past."

Connected Subjects

• Cultural Return Movements in the Continent
• The Effect of Colonial History on Modern African Culture
• Global Movements for the Restitution of Stolen Items