The British Army is being urged to return Ethiopian treasures looted in 1868, including Emperor Tewodros II’s crown and ...

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The objects were plundered by British forces from the fortress of Magdala after the defeat of the Ethiopian Emperor Tewodros II in 1868 Credit: Pitt Rivers Museum, University of Oxford Abebaw ...

The British Army has become embroiled in a reparations row after facing calls to return "looted" treasures to Ethiopia ... in 1868 after Emperor Tewodros II detained European hostages due to ...

During this confrontation, British troops, led by General Robert Napier, defeated the forces of Emperor Tewodros II of Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia). Following the battle, British forces seized ...

The precious items have been held in Britain since being seized at the Battle of Magdala in 1868 but now the African nation's government wants them back.

Ethiopia is pushing for the return of sacred artifacts taken by British forces during the 1868 Battle of Magdala.

The British Expedition to Abyssinia meets Tewodros II, Emperor of Ethiopia Credit: ALAMY The African nation will need to persuade unit veterans and serving officers who oversee museums dedicated ...