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A total of 12 historical artefacts have been ceremoniously given back to the Ethiopian nation after being kept by a household from Germany for in excess of a century.

These treasures, originally collected in the 1920's by Germany's representative to the Ethiopian empire a German envoy and his spouse his partner, were delivered on midweek to the research center at Addis Ababa University.

This collection contained royal crowns, protective shields and canvases, all viewed as historically important in the nation.

"The treasures continue to stand as a mark of the long-standing and friendly ties between Germany and the Ethiopian people," said Ferdinand von Weyhe, Germany's ambassador to Ethiopia.

Professor a professor, whose parent was delivered during the family's assignment in the nation, handed over the artefacts at a gathering witnessed by the Minister of Tourism Selamawit Kassa.

He stated that the household's intention to restore the treasures was to "display their appeal with the audience and safeguard the heritage and history linked to my father's beginning."

The artefacts were either considered donations or acquisitions, based on the household.

"I would like to thank the Weiss family for concretely demonstrating their profound affection for Ethiopia by diligently maintaining these treasures and vitally securing their repatriation to their rightful homeland," said the official.

The minister added that the artefacts would shortly be made accessible to the general audience for research and academic study, terming the decision a landmark in protecting Ethiopia's historical legacy.

"Initiatives are ongoing to return ancient objects that are found in the custody of collectors and entities all over the planet," the minister affirmed.

During imperial control in the African continent, many of traditional items were looted.

The call by nations in Africa for the restoration of taken artefacts has been responded to by some positive outcomes in the past few years - though a number of objects are only on temporary return.

Back in two years ago, Germany was the first nation to give back a portion of the famous historical items to the West African nation in a bid to confront its "dark legacy."

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