Most of these artefacts were plundered by British soldiers after they defeated Emperor Tewodros II in the Battle of Magdala in 1868. The items reached Addis Ababa from the United Kingdom over the weekend, and will go on display in the country’s museums, according to reports. “We couldn’t manage to bring back all of them, but this is the first time in the country’s history to bring back looted artefacts in this quantity." A recovered ceremonial crown on display at the National Museum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | Photo: AFPThe British Museum has said it held "cordial discussions" with a delegation from Ethiopia in September. "The Museum has long-standing and friendly relations with the National Museum in Addis Ababa and with the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church in London and in Ethiopia," it was quoted as saying.

Source: Ethiopian News November 23, 2021 12:27 UTC