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Around Twelve historical objects were ceremoniously restored to the Ethiopian nation after remaining by a German family for in excess of 100 years.

These items, initially gathered in the 1920's by the German then-envoy to the Ethiopian empire Franz Weiss and his wife his partner, were transferred on midweek to the research center at the capital's university.

This assortment included headpieces, shields and paintings, all considered as historically significant in the nation.

"The artefacts continue to serve as a symbol of the long-standing and amicable relationship between Germany and the Ethiopian people," said Ferdinand von Weyhe, Germany's envoy to Ethiopia.

Dr. a professor, whose parent was born during the household's diplomatic posting in Ethiopia, handed over the items at a gathering witnessed by Tourism Minister the tourism official.

He explained that the household's intention to give back the items was to "showcase their beauty with the public and preserve the heritage and history tied to my parent's origin."

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

"We want to express gratitude to the Weiss household for actively demonstrating their deep love for the nation by diligently preserving these artifacts and vitally ensuring their homecoming to their legitimate homeland," said the tourism minister.

She noted that the artefacts would in the near future be made accessible to the people for research and educational purposes, terming the action a significant step in safeguarding Ethiopia's national treasures.

"Actions persist to repatriate ancient items that are held in the hands of private persons and organizations all over the planet," she affirmed.

During imperial control in the African continent, numerous of cultural objects were looted.

This demand by nations in Africa for the repatriation of taken objects has been met with a degree of positive outcomes in the past few years - although some artefacts are only on temporary return.

In 2022, Germany was the initial nation to return a portion of the well-known Benin artifacts to the Nigerian people in a bid to deal with its "troubled legacy."

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