The Association for the Return of The Maqdala Ethiopian Treasures

A F R O M E T: Association for the Return of The Maqdala Ethiopian Treasures

An international organization dedicated to retrieving priceless treasures looted during the British invasion of Ethiopia in 1867-8.

Ethiopian Treasures

Explores aspects of Ethiopia including its history, culture, tradition, religion, language, calendar, geography and climate.

Ethiopian Treasures: Emperor Menelik II

Dealings with Italians, the Battle of Adwa, and how he lost Eritrea.

Ethiopian Economic Association (EEA)

Promotes economic research and education. Online proceedings and publications.

Ethiopian National Association of the Deaf

Information on the development of sign language in Ethiopia and other related activities.

Ethiopian Students Association International (ESAI)

Supporting philanthropy and public leadership with a focus on education and youth development. Includes projects, divisions, resources, public relations and discussion forum.

Egypt's Forgotten Treasures

Zahi Hawass describes the search of the entire Egyptian Museum and storage sites across Egypt for artifacts to comprise an unprecedented exhibit marking the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Egyptian Museum on November 15, 1902; with photographs by Kenneth Garrett. From National Geographic.

Climate Threatens Egypt's Treasures

Examines the problem of higher humidity in the Nile River Valley, and its effects on ancient objects and buildings; by Malcolm Billings, BBC News.

Neglect Puts a Damper on Museum's Treasures

Associated Press article by Jasper Mortimer, explaining space, security, environmental, and display problems in the Egyptian Museum, and why a new facility is badly needed; from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer.

Ethiopian Reporter

English and Amharic coverage of national and international news.