Historical enquiry and research in Ethiopia has been for long centered on general themes and historical developments that revolve around the political issues. However, in the present time some attempts have been made to reconstruct the environmental, religious and socio-cultural history of many localities. To this end, apart from some references made in relation to the general historical developments of Rayya, it is difficult to find the history of cultural aspects explained in a relatively detailed way. It is towards filling the gap that the study has been conducted. The study concentrated on reconstructing the cultural history of Rayya Qobbo wäräda from 1550s to 1943. The cultural practices and venerations performed by the people and ritual practice and belief systems are the main themes of analysis for the period between the first half 16 th century and the first half of 20 th century. Through the interaction of various ethnic and social groups culture overshadowed by the new and the new comers also adopted the existing culture. The population movement and politically motivated settlement influenced on the culture of indigenous and the newly arrived settlers. Accordingly, the study is conducted based on data collected from different sources found in different areas. Archival materials, manscripts, governmental reports, books, theses and dissertation, published primary sources like travelers account are used. Oral tradition and information with interview is also utilized as the main source. Primary data together with oral information are carefully arranged and cross-checked with the already produced materials. Then the data are analyzed, interpreted and narrated thematically and chronologically.