Over 100 fossil samples returned from France to Ethiopia

11. juni 2026

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Ethiopia's Heritage Authority has received over 100 fossil samples returned from France. The samples had been preserved for years at a French scientific research center.

At an event in Addis Ababa, French Ambassador to Ethiopia Alexis Lamek said the fossils are a unique heritage for all humanity. The samples were found in the Omo Valley and Afar region during the 1970s and 1980s.

Ethiopian Heritage Authority Director General Abebaw Ayalew stated that the return of the samples makes a significant contribution to the country's heritage research. The event reflects the partnership between the two countries in science and heritage protection.

The ambassador noted that France will continue to strengthen its support in preserving Ethiopia's cultural and scientific heritage.

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