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Marta (Zayse Nationality Traditional Administration Palace)
The Zayse Nationality’s traditional administrative system is known as ‘Haise’ or ‘Woga’. It is a traditional and indigenous system that governs the social, economic, administrative and universal interaction of the nation. Under this system, the Zayse State was sovereign until 1886 AD. The Haise administrative system has a permanent and central seat. The kings from the first Kat Ale to the 12th Kat Mesha used Josha as their central seat for centuries. The administrative center was moves from Josha to Kaibene Marta during the reign of Kat Oga, according to the ancestors of the nation’s history.<\/p>

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Marta was built and rebuilt during the reign of Kat Oga and has been the center of Zayse administration since the reign of Kat Zona. Since ancient times, many kings have ruled and governed their people. Marta is an ancient Zayse palace located in Kaybene Kebele at an altitude of 1948 meters above sea level. The palace, which was used as the administrative center and residence of the kings by the Zayse community, is known as ‘Marta’ in Zayse.<\/p>

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The reasons given for the relocation of the palace from Xosha to Kaibene are: the first is the increasing population; the second is the search for land for agriculture and grazing of livestock that can accommodate the increasing population; the third is the search for a strategic location to prevent conflicts with neighboring states; and the fourth is the fact that Mount Kaibene is the highest point and the highest point of the Zayse kingdom, and it is also a convenient central location for the general administration system, as it allows you to view the four directions.<\/p>

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Marta is a reflection of the ancient Zayse civilization. And the palace that was previously in Xosha was moves to Kaibene. And the palace was surroundes by a special stone wall. Which is the seat of the Zayse traditional administrative system. Marta was the central administrative center where the social, economic and political events of the Zayse nation. If took place until the invasion of Menelik. The stone pavilion, built in three rounds with special skill. Is three to four meters high and has a side width of up to two meters. And covers an area of \u200b\u200b\u200b\u200babout six hectares.<\/p>

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It is enough to understand that the design, width and depth of the construction have left a special artistic mark on it. Considering that it has stood for many centuries. The Marta compound is six hectares and includes the \u2018Sanga\u2019, . The main residence of the king, Dere Dulata, Marta Gura, no less than eight groves of various sizes. Including indigenous trees such as coffee, warka, shola, olive and basana.<\/p>

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Marta\u2019s entrance gates
Marta Palace is a very beautiful and beautiful compound as it is. The Marta compound, which covers more than six hectares, is well-walles with stone pavilions. The construction of the Zayse royal palace in Xosha began during the reign of the 10th king. Who believes that it should be moves to Kaibene Marta. This is estimats to be in the 15th century. Marta is a monument that reflects the ancient history, wisdom and civilization of the Zayse people. The stone wall built many centuries ago is still standing today. The fact that it has stood firm without any problems of decay or decay over time is a testament to how wise the construction was.<\/p>

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Marta has two main entrances, the first is on the south side and the second is on the west side. The first and largest door is on the south side. There is a door in the direction of the church. According to the elders of the nation. It was the route uses by the nobles coming to the Zayse kingdom from the south. To the right and left of the entrance, from the gate to the center. You will find a beautiful stone courtyard, about one hundred meters long, two meters high, and two meters wide. As you walk inside, you will pass through four different courtyards before reaching the king’s residence, the Sanga. The courtyards were also home to the servants and employees of the palace.<\/p>

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In addition, some of the many houses in the Marta courtyard were used as guest houses. Since people from different parts of the Zayse kingdom came to Marta for various reasons. They would rest until their cases were resolved. Those who served the guests also had their own houses and courtyards. So Marta is a palace with no fewer than eight different courtyards. The houses in the large courtyard all have their own stone courtyard walls. In the large courtyard, there are smaller courtyards with stone courtyard walls. So the large gate is usually used as a gate for the disabled.<\/p>

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The second gate to Marta is on the west side of the palace. It is towards Bano. The function of this gate was to serve as an entrance gate for Marta Gura. A gathering or meeting with the Magas and for social events to be hold in Marta. The entrance directly leads to Marta Gura. Like the first gate, it is surrounds by stone walls on both sides. According to the history experts of the nation. This gate is usually the gate through which Magas, Sorfas, and elders of the country enter. The distance from the entrance to Marta Gura is about three hundred meters. The main road leads to Marta Gura, while other small roads branch off and lead to different courtyards. If you want to go to Marta Gura, just take the wide road.<\/p>

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Marta (Zayse Nationality Traditional Administration Palace)The Zayse Nationality’s traditional administrative system is known as ‘Haise’ or ‘Woga’. It is a traditional and indigenous system that governs the social, economic, administrative and universal interaction of the nation. Under this system, the Zayse State was sovereign until 1886 AD. The Haise administrative system has a permanent and central seat. The kings from the first Kat Ale to the 12th Kat Mesha used Josha as their central seat for centuries. The administrative center was moves from Josha to Kaibene Marta during the reign of Kat Oga, according to the ancestors of the nation’s history. Marta was built and rebuilt during the reign of Kat Oga and has been the center of Zayse administration since the reign of Kat Zona. Since ancient times, many kings have ruled and governed their people. Marta is an ancient Zayse palace located in Kaybene Kebele at an altitude of 1948 meters above sea level. The palace, which was used as the administrative center and residence of the kings by the Zayse community, is known as ‘Marta’ in Zayse. The reasons given for the relocation of the palace from Xosha to Kaibene are: the first is the increasing population; the second is the search for land for agriculture and grazing of livestock that can accommodate the increasing population; the third is the search for a strategic location to prevent conflicts with neighboring states; and the fourth is the fact that Mount Kaibene is the highest point and the highest point of the Zayse kingdom, and it is also a convenient central location for the general administration system, as it allows you to view the four directions. Marta is a reflection of the ancient Zayse civilization. And the palace that was previously in Xosha was moves to Kaibene. And the palace was surroundes by a special stone wall. Which is the seat of the Zayse traditional administrative system. Marta was the central administrative center where the social, economic and political events of the Zayse nation. If took place until the invasion of Menelik. The stone pavilion, built in three rounds with special skill. Is three to four meters high and has a side width of up to two meters. And covers an area of \u200b\u200b\u200b\u200babout six hectares. It is enough to understand that the design, width and depth of the construction have left a special artistic mark on it. Considering that it has stood for many centuries. The Marta compound is six hectares and includes the \u2018Sanga\u2019, . The main residence of the king, Dere Dulata, Marta Gura, no less than eight groves of various sizes. Including indigenous trees such as coffee, warka, shola, olive and basana. Marta\u2019s entrance gatesMarta Palace is a very beautiful and beautiful compound as it is. The Marta compound, which covers more than six hectares, is well-walles with stone pavilions. The construction of the Zayse royal palace in Xosha began during the reign of the 10th king. Who believes that it should be moves to Kaibene Marta. This is estimats to be in the 15th century. Marta is a monument that reflects the ancient history, wisdom and civilization of the Zayse people. The stone wall built many centuries ago is still standing today. The fact that it has stood firm without any problems of decay or decay over time is a testament to how wise the construction was. Marta has two main entrances, the first is on the south side and the second is on the west side. The first and largest door is on the south side. There is a door in the direction of the church. According to the elders of the nation. It was the route uses by the nobles coming to the Zayse kingdom from the south. To the right and left of the entrance, from the gate to the center. You will find a beautiful stone courtyard, about one hundred meters long, two meters high, and two meters wide. As you walk inside, you will pass through four different courtyards before reaching the king’s residence, the Sanga. The courtyards were also home to the servants and employees of the palace. In addition, some of the many houses in the Marta courtyard were used as guest houses. Since people from different parts of the Zayse kingdom came to Marta for various reasons. They would rest until their cases were resolved. Those who served the guests also had their own houses and courtyards. So Marta is a palace with no fewer than eight different courtyards. The houses in the large courtyard all have their own stone courtyard walls. In the large courtyard, there are smaller courtyards with stone courtyard walls. So the large gate is usually used as a gate for the disabled. The second gate to Marta is on the west side of the palace. It is towards Bano. The function of this gate was to serve as an entrance gate for Marta Gura. A gathering or meeting with the Magas and for social events to be hold in Marta. The entrance directly leads to Marta Gura. Like the first gate, it is surrounds by stone walls on both sides. According to the history experts of the nation. This gate is usually the gate through which Magas, Sorfas, and elders of the country enter. The distance from the entrance to Marta Gura is about three hundred meters. The main road leads to Marta Gura, while other small roads branch off and lead to different courtyards. 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The reasons given for the relocation of the palace from Xosha to Kaibene are: the first is the increasing population; the second is the search for land for agriculture and grazing of livestock that can accommodate the increasing population; the third is the search for a strategic location to prevent conflicts with neighboring states; and the fourth is the fact that Mount Kaibene is the highest point and the highest point of the Zayse kingdom, and it is also a convenient central location for the general administration system, as it allows you to view the four directions. Marta is a reflection of the ancient Zayse civilization. And the palace that was previously in Xosha was moves to Kaibene. And the palace was surroundes by a special stone wall. Which is the seat of the Zayse traditional administrative system. Marta was the central administrative center where the social, economic and political events of the Zayse nation. If took place until the invasion of Menelik. The stone pavilion, built in three rounds with special skill. Is three to four meters high and has a side width of up to two meters. And covers an area of \u200b\u200b\u200b\u200babout six hectares. It is enough to understand that the design, width and depth of the construction have left a special artistic mark on it. Considering that it has stood for many centuries. The Marta compound is six hectares and includes the \u2018Sanga\u2019, . The main residence of the king, Dere Dulata, Marta Gura, no less than eight groves of various sizes. Including indigenous trees such as coffee, warka, shola, olive and basana. Marta\u2019s entrance gatesMarta Palace is a very beautiful and beautiful compound as it is. The Marta compound, which covers more than six hectares, is well-walles with stone pavilions. The construction of the Zayse royal palace in Xosha began during the reign of the 10th king. Who believes that it should be moves to Kaibene Marta. This is estimats to be in the 15th century. Marta is a monument that reflects the ancient history, wisdom and civilization of the Zayse people. The stone wall built many centuries ago is still standing today. The fact that it has stood firm without any problems of decay or decay over time is a testament to how wise the construction was. Marta has two main entrances, the first is on the south side and the second is on the west side. The first and largest door is on the south side. There is a door in the direction of the church. According to the elders of the nation. It was the route uses by the nobles coming to the Zayse kingdom from the south. To the right and left of the entrance, from the gate to the center. You will find a beautiful stone courtyard, about one hundred meters long, two meters high, and two meters wide. As you walk inside, you will pass through four different courtyards before reaching the king’s residence, the Sanga. The courtyards were also home to the servants and employees of the palace. In addition, some of the many houses in the Marta courtyard were used as guest houses. Since people from different parts of the Zayse kingdom came to Marta for various reasons. They would rest until their cases were resolved. Those who served the guests also had their own houses and courtyards. So Marta is a palace with no fewer than eight different courtyards. The houses in the large courtyard all have their own stone courtyard walls. In the large courtyard, there are smaller courtyards with stone courtyard walls. So the large gate is usually used as a gate for the disabled. The second gate to Marta is on the west side of the palace. It is towards Bano. The function of this gate was to serve as an entrance gate for Marta Gura. A gathering or meeting with the Magas and for social events to be hold in Marta. The entrance directly leads to Marta Gura. Like the first gate, it is surrounds by stone walls on both sides. According to the history experts of the nation. This gate is usually the gate through which Magas, Sorfas, and elders of the country enter. The distance from the entrance to Marta Gura is about three hundred meters. The main road leads to Marta Gura, while other small roads branch off and lead to different courtyards. 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