Bete Amhara was a region in Ethiopia that existed for centuries. It covered most of modern Ethiopia's south and north Wollo and significant parts of north Shewa and south Gonder zones. The state had 30 districts, including Ambassel, Melza, Laikueyta, Tatakuyeta, Akamba, Anbasit, Armonem, Atronsa Mariam, Genete-Giorigis, Feresbahir (most probably located in the northern part of Dessie, where there is a small lake called Feres Bahir or Bahir Shasho), Amba Gishen, Gishe Bere, Wasal, Wagada, Mecana-Selasse, Tabor, Tedbaba Mariam, Zoramba, Daje, Demah, Ephrata, and Ewarza.