AFROMET - The Association for the Return of The Maqdala or Magdala Ethiopian Treasures

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AFROMET - The Association for the Return of The Maqdala or Magdala Ethiopian Treasures

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AFROMET - The Association for the Return of The Maqdala (or Magdala) Ethiopian Treasures - is an international organisation dedicated to retrieving priceless treasures looted during the British invasion of Ethiopia in 1867-8. More on AFROMET

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We are keen to hear from anyone who thinks they may have inherited or acquired anything taken from Maqdala. All returned items are received in a sprit of gratitude and friendship. They will also be given a place of honour in one of Ethiopia's churches or museums, including the widely-respected Institute of Ethiopian Studies in Addis Ababa. More on returning treasure

Westminster Abbey urged to return Tabot

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posted: 26 September 10

Westminster Abbey has been accused of sacrilege over its refusal to return a "looted" sacred object to the Ethiopian Orthodox church. Read the story.

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treasure count:
468 items
still missing
10 items
returned

(still counting)

read Prof Richard Pankhurst's account of the UK invasion of Ethiopia and the bloody battle of Maqdala.

find out about the loot - the manuscripts, the crowns, the crosses, the tabots - and where it all ended up.

join the AFROMET campaign and receive updates on upcoming events, returns and launches.

sign the petition. Join the hundreds who have already added their name to AFROMET's appeal to the British government, the British Museum and other institutions.