The wolayta people have a rich history dating back handreds of year with their own kingdom and monarchical administration History of wolayta kingdom founding and expansion the kingdom was initially known as "Damot" and converted a vast area in southern Ethiopia motolomi mentioned in the religious book "GedleTeklehaimanot" was a notable ruler who invaded the north Wolayta was ruled by over 50 kings Dynasties The wolayta kingdom had three dynasties First and last kings The first king was Motolomi sato who ruled from 1251-1298 The last king kawo Tona Gaga who ruled 1890-1896 Menelik 2 of Ethiopian in 1896 after a bloody war that losted for seven years menelik 2 expand in to the region south of shewa Languages The wolayta languages belongs to the omatic branch of afro Asiatic Music and dance have significant influences national entertainment in Ethiopia with famous artist
Ethiopia has several notable palaces each with its owen history menelik palace Addisababa Ethiopia built 1890 the seat power of Ethiopian emperors current use Houses the office and residents of the prime ministers of Ethiopia National palaces Addisababa Ethiopia built 1955 to commerate emperor Haileslase silver jubile current use office residence of the presidant to convert in to museum Both palaces offer a glimpse in to Ethiopias rich history and cultural heritage Ancient origin The discovery of Lucy in the awash vally a 3.2 million years old hominid Aksum empire Rising power in the first century CE majour power of Redsea modern era Haileslase reign moved modernization effort Ethiopian History include Emperor Haileslase A prominent leader who modernization Ethiopia Emperor menelik || A king who expand Ethiopias border Kind lalibela A Legendary king who built the rock hewn churches of lalibela Yekuno Amlak A war lord who established solomonic dynasty
