Ethiopia February 11th, 1855. Tewodros II, once labeled as an outlaw in his country, he was now one of the greatest leaders of Ethiopia! Acting as an excellent strategist Tewodros II knew Ethiopia ...

Challenges of recouping looted artefacts Thousands of Ethiopian artefacts were stolen from the country during the colonial era, both by the Italians during the fascist occupation and by the British, ...

The British Army is being urged to return Ethiopian treasures looted in 1868, including Emperor Tewodros II’s crown and sacred artefacts, now held in UK museums.

Tewodros II’s gold filigree slippers, as well as a revolver, were added to the Royal Collection, as well. They are among the items that Ethiopia is reportedly seeking to be returned.

Following the capture of Magdala – the mountain fortress of Emperor Tewodros II – British forces looted hundreds of artefacts, including the Emperor’s crown, ceremonial crosses, chalices and ...

Ethiopia February 11th, 1855. Tewodros II, once labeled as an outlaw in his country, he was now one of the greatest leaders of Ethiopia! Acting as an excellent strategist Tewodros II knew Ethiopia ...

The Battle of Maqdala, the last struggle in the British Expedition to Abyssinia, led to significant looting by the victorious British forces, who took Emperor Tewodros II’s crown along with ...

Following the capture of Magdala, the mountain fortress of Emperor Tewodros II, British forces looted hundreds of artifacts, including the Emperor's crown, ceremonial crosses, chalices and weapons.

ADVERTISEMENT Home APO Ethiopia secures repatriation of remains of Emperor Tewodros II 10 August 2024, 21:04 Download logo Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, London, UK A APO ...

Emperor Tewodros II, grappling with internal and external pressures, sought refuge in Mekdela, a flat-topped mesa locally referred to as an 'amba'.