Addis Ababa: The shield of Emperor Tewodros II, an artifact looted from Ethiopia during the 1868 Magdala War between Ethiopia and the UK, has returned to its homeland from the UK after 156 years. The shield had been slated for public auction in February but was withdrawn following pressure from the Ethiopian government.According to Ethiopian News Agency, the ceremonial handover was attended by officials from the Ethiopian Heritage Protection Authority and descendants of veterans who fought in the Magdala War. Through efforts by the Royal Ethiopian Trust (RET), the shield was reclaimed after negotiations with the UK-based auction house, Anderson and Garland.The shield had been slated for public auction in February but was withdrawn following pressure from the Ethiopian government, marking a significant achievement in Ethiopia's campaign to recover its cultural heritage. British forces seized numerous Ethiopian artifacts during the battle, including ceremonial items and religious symbols.
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