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A total of Twelve historical artefacts were officially given back to Ethiopia after staying by a family in Germany for over 100 years.

The treasures, originally gathered in the early twentieth century by the German representative to the Ethiopian empire a German envoy and his spouse his partner, were transferred on Wednesday to the research center at the university in Addis Ababa.

This assortment featured royal crowns, armor and paintings, each regarded as historically important in the country.

"These artefacts still stand as a emblem of the long-standing and positive relationship between the German nation and Ethiopia," stated the German diplomat, the representative to Ethiopia.

Dr. a professor, whose parent was delivered during the household's assignment in the nation, handed over the artefacts at a ceremony joined by the Minister of Tourism the tourism official.

He explained that the family's intention to restore the artefacts was to "share their splendor with the public and safeguard the culture and history linked to my father's origin."

The objects were either considered donations or acquisitions, as stated by the relatives.

"I want to express gratitude to the Weiss relatives for concretely demonstrating their profound appreciation for the nation by carefully maintaining these artifacts and importantly guaranteeing their homecoming to their legitimate country," stated the official.

She noted that the artefacts would soon be made accessible to the general audience for study and academic study, calling the move a milestone in preserving the nation's cultural heritage.

"Actions persist to return old objects that are found in the hands of individuals and institutions all over the world," the minister affirmed.

During colonialism in the African continent, many of traditional artefacts were plundered.

The call by the continent's states for the restoration of taken items has been responded to by a degree of success in the past few years - though some objects are just on loan.

In two years ago, the German government was the pioneering nation to repatriate a selection of the renowned historical items to the Nigerian people in a bid to address its "troubled legacy."

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