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A total of Twelve ancient artefacts were ceremoniously returned to Ethiopia following being kept by a German family for over a century.

These artefacts, initially acquired in the early twentieth century by Germany's diplomat to the Ethiopian empire Franz Weiss and his wife his partner, were handed over on midweek to the Institute of Ethiopian Studies at the capital's university.

The collection included royal crowns, armor and canvases, all considered as historically valuable in the nation.

"These items still stand as a mark of the long-standing and friendly relationship between the German nation and the Ethiopian people," remarked the German diplomat, the representative to Ethiopia.

Professor Ramon Wyss, whose parent was delivered during the household's diplomatic posting in the nation, presented the items at a gathering witnessed by the Minister of Tourism the tourism official.

He explained that the household's aim to restore the treasures was to "display their splendor with the audience and preserve the heritage and history linked to my father's beginning."

The items were either gifts or purchases, based on the family.

"I want to express gratitude to Professor Weiss's household for practically demonstrating their deep love for Ethiopia by carefully safeguarding these treasures and vitally guaranteeing their return to their proper homeland," commented the minister of tourism.

The minister continued that the pieces would in the near future be made accessible to the general audience for study and academic study, describing the move a landmark in safeguarding Ethiopia's cultural heritage.

"Efforts persist to repatriate historical artifacts that are located in the possession of collectors and organizations throughout the globe," she stated.

In the era of colonial rule in the African continent, many of cultural objects were plundered.

This call by the continent's states for the restoration of taken items has been responded to by a degree of positive outcomes in recent years - even if several items are just on short-term display.

Back in two years ago, the German government was the first nation to return some of the famous historical items to the Nigerian people in a bid to confront its "troubled past."

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