The Emperor's tomb has profound historical significance and serves as an enduring symbol of Ethiopian resistance and unity.

• Current Resting Place: His family later transferred his cremated remains to the Mahbere Selassie Convent in Qwara, a location closely tied to the Emperor as it is where he attended church education in his youth.
• Recent Repatriations: In a major milestone for Ethiopian cultural heritage, the National Army Museum in London officially returned locks of Emperor Tewodros's hair to the Ethiopian government to be interred within his tomb.