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Exactly 12 historical artefacts have been ceremoniously returned to the Ethiopian nation after being kept by a household from Germany for in excess of 100 years.

These treasures, first gathered in the 1920s by the German then-envoy to Ethiopia a German envoy and his spouse his partner, were handed over on Wednesday to the Institute of Ethiopian Studies at the capital's university.

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

"The items continue to serve as a mark of the enduring and amicable relationship between Germany and Ethiopia," stated Ferdinand von Weyhe, the representative to the East African country.

Professor a professor, whose parent was born during the family's diplomatic posting in the nation, delivered the objects at a event joined by Tourism Minister Selamawit Kassa.

He explained that the family's intention to give back the treasures was to "share their appeal with the audience and safeguard the culture and past linked to my parent's origin."

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

"We would like to express gratitude to Professor Weiss's household for practically demonstrating their profound appreciation for the nation by carefully preserving these artifacts and vitally securing their repatriation to their proper nation," said the minister of tourism.

She noted that the pieces would shortly be made accessible to the general audience for study and educational purposes, calling the action a significant step in safeguarding the nation's historical legacy.

"Actions persist to repatriate ancient objects that are found in the possession of collectors and entities around the planet," the minister affirmed.

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

This demand by African countries for the restoration of stolen items has been met with some positive outcomes in the past few years - though some items are only on loan.

Back in two years ago, the German government was the initial state to return a portion of the renowned Benin artifacts to the West African nation in an attempt to deal with its "complex past."

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