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Exactly Twelve cultural items have been formally returned to Ethiopia after being kept by a family in Germany for more than a century.

These items, first acquired in the early twentieth century by Germany's diplomat to the Ethiopian empire a German envoy and his wife his partner, were transferred on midweek to the Institute of Ethiopian Studies at the capital's university.

This set contained royal crowns, armor and canvases, each viewed as historically valuable in the nation.

"The items still represent a emblem of the enduring and friendly relationship between the German nation and the Ethiopian people," stated the German diplomat, Germany's representative to Ethiopia.

Dr. a professor, whose parent was born during the household's service in the nation, delivered the objects at a event witnessed by the Minister of Tourism Selamawit Kassa.

He said that the family's aim to return the artefacts was to "display their beauty with the public and maintain the heritage and past linked to my father's beginning."

These objects were either considered presents or buys, according to the family.

"I want to thank Professor Weiss's household for practically demonstrating their profound love for Ethiopia by diligently safeguarding these artifacts and importantly guaranteeing their repatriation to their legitimate nation," stated the official.

She continued that the items would in the near future be made accessible to the people for study and academic study, describing the move a milestone in protecting Ethiopia's historical legacy.

"Efforts persist to bring back historical objects that are located in the custody of individuals and organizations around the world," the minister affirmed.

During colonialism in Africa, numerous of cultural objects were taken.

The call by the continent's states for the return of stolen objects has been answered with certain progress in recent years - although some items are merely on temporary return.

In two years ago, the German government was the initial nation to return a selection of the renowned Benin Bronzes to Nigeria as part of an effort to address its "dark legacy."

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