Addis Ababa, September 10, 2021 ( Walta) – Ethiopian artifacts looted during the Battle of Maqdala in 1868 are to be returned to Ethiopia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced.
Ambassador Teferi praised the Scheherazade Foundation for their work in acquiring the precious items and renewed calls for museums, collectors & holders of Maqdala 1868 heritage to return them to Ethiopia.
The Scheherazade Foundation CEO, Tahir Shah said he knew what the return of the objects would mean to Ethiopians and that through his Foundation, he hopes to build bridges between the two nations.
The Embassy will make arrangements for the items to be returned to Ethiopia, MoFA.