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Around 12 historical artefacts were ceremoniously returned to the Ethiopian nation after being kept by a household from Germany for over ten decades.

These treasures, initially gathered in the early twentieth century by the German then-envoy to the Ethiopian empire a German envoy and his wife Hedwig, were transferred on Wednesday to the Ethiopian Studies Institute at the university in Addis Ababa.

The collection featured headpieces, armor and canvases, all regarded as historically important in the country.

"These artefacts still stand as a mark of the long-standing and friendly relationship between Germany and the Ethiopian people," stated Germany's envoy, the ambassador to the East African country.

Professor a professor, whose parent was born during the household's assignment in the nation, presented the objects at a event joined by Tourism Minister Selamawit Kassa.

He explained that the household's goal to restore the items was to "display their splendor with the audience and preserve the heritage and history connected to my parent's birth."

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

"I want to express gratitude to the Weiss household for practically showing their sincere appreciation for Ethiopia by meticulously preserving these treasures and vitally guaranteeing their repatriation to their rightful country," commented the tourism minister.

The minister noted that the items would shortly be available to the general audience for investigation and educational purposes, calling the action a significant step in preserving the nation's historical legacy.

"Actions will continue to repatriate old objects that are held in the hands of collectors and organizations all over the world," the minister said.

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

This demand by African countries for the repatriation of stolen objects has been met with a degree of positive outcomes in recent years - although several artefacts are only on temporary return.

In the year 2022, Germany was the pioneering state to return a selection of the renowned Benin Bronzes to the Nigerian people in a bid to confront its "dark legacy."

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