The historical shield of Emperor Theodros II was returned to Ethiopia after more than 150 years
The shield of the Ethiopian Emperor Theodros II, captured by British troops in 1868 after the Battle of Magdala, was returned to his homeland. The artifact intended for auction was transferred to Ethiopia thanks to the efforts of the country's authorities.
The shield of the Ethiopian Emperor Theodros II, captured by British troops in 1868 after the Battle of Magdala, was returned to his homeland. The artifact intended for auction was transferred to Ethiopia thanks to the efforts of the country's authorities. The handover ceremony was attended by representatives of the Ethiopian Cultural Heritage Authority and descendants of war veterans in Magdala. The Battle of Magdala was the last battle of the British expedition to Abyssinia. After the defeat, Emperor Theodros II committed suicide, and his son, Prince Alemayehu, was taken to Britain, where he died at the age
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