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A total of 12 cultural objects have been formally restored to the Ethiopian nation following remaining by a household from Germany for in excess of 100 years.

The items, initially collected in the early twentieth century by the German diplomat to the Ethiopian empire a German envoy and his spouse his partner, were delivered on this past Wednesday to the Ethiopian Studies Institute at the capital's university.

This collection featured royal crowns, armor and canvases, all viewed as culturally important in Ethiopia.

"The artefacts still serve as a emblem of the lasting and amicable connection between the German nation and Ethiopia," said Germany's envoy, the ambassador to the East African country.

Professor Ramon Wyss, whose parent was born during the family's service in Ethiopia, handed over the artefacts at a event joined by the Minister of Tourism the tourism official.

He stated that the family's intention to return the items was to "showcase their splendor with the people and maintain the culture and history connected to my parent's birth."

These artefacts were either gifts or buys, according to the household.

"I want to express gratitude to Professor Weiss's household for concretely showing their sincere love for Ethiopia by diligently preserving these artifacts and importantly securing their return to their proper homeland," said the tourism minister.

She added that the artefacts would shortly be opened to the general audience for study and scholarly work, terming the move a milestone in safeguarding the nation's historical legacy.

"Actions are ongoing to return old objects that are held in the custody of individuals and entities all over the planet," she said.

During colonialism in Africa, numerous of historical items were looted.

The call by African countries for the return of taken artefacts has been responded to by certain success in lately - although several items are just on loan.

Back in two years ago, Germany was the pioneering state to return a portion of the famous historical items to the Nigerian people as part of an effort to address its "complex colonial history."

Connected Subjects

• Cultural Restoration Movements in Africa
• The Effect of Imperial Past on Contemporary Ethiopian Culture
• Global Movements for the Restitution of Looted Treasures