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A total of 12 ancient artefacts were officially given back to Ethiopia following remaining by a family in Germany for more than 100 years.

The artefacts, first gathered in the 1920's by Germany's diplomat to the Ethiopian empire Franz Weiss and his wife his partner, were transferred on Wednesday to the research center at the capital's university.

This assortment contained royal crowns, shields and canvases, all viewed as culturally significant in Ethiopia.

"These artefacts continue to stand as a symbol of the long-standing and positive ties between the German nation and the Ethiopian people," said the German diplomat, Germany's envoy to the East African country.

Dr. a professor, whose parent was delivered during the family's service in Ethiopia, handed over the items at a gathering attended by Tourism Minister Selamawit Kassa.

He stated that the household's goal to restore the treasures was to "display their splendor with the people and safeguard the heritage and history tied to my parent's birth."

The objects were either considered presents or acquisitions, based on the family.

"I want to express gratitude to the Weiss relatives for practically demonstrating their sincere affection for the nation by diligently maintaining these items and importantly ensuring their return to their legitimate nation," stated the minister of tourism.

The minister continued that the artefacts would shortly be available to the people for study and academic study, terming the action a landmark in safeguarding Ethiopia's cultural heritage.

"Actions are ongoing to bring back historical items that are held in the hands of individuals and entities throughout the world," she stated.

During imperial control in the African continent, numerous of historical items were looted.

The request by nations in Africa for the repatriation of stolen artefacts has been met with a degree of positive outcomes in the past few years - even if several items are merely on loan.

Back in two years ago, Germany was the pioneering country to give back some of the famous historical items to Nigeria as part of an effort to confront its "complex colonial history."

Connected Subjects

• Historical Restoration Movements in the Continent
• The Significance of Colonial Past on Contemporary Ethiopian Heritage
• Global Movements for the Return of Stolen Artefacts