This article was automatically translated from the original Turkish version.
Çorum is located in the interior of the Central Black Sea Region. It is bordered by Amasya to the east, Yozgat to the south, Çankırı to the west, Sinop to the north, Samsun to the northeast, and Kırıkkale to the southwest. Its area is 12,820 km².
In terms of latitude and longitude, it lies between 34 degrees 04 minutes 28 seconds east longitude and 39 degrees 54 minutes 20 seconds north latitude. Its average elevation above sea level is 801 meters.
Hattuşa was the capital of the Hittite Empire and is located within the boundaries of the Boğazkale district of Çorum. It was established in the 2nd millennium BCE. The ancient city is notable for its walled structure, temples, monumental gates, and royal palaces. It was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1986.
Hattuşa Ancient City (Cultural Portal)
The Alacahöyük Museum and Archaeological Site are located in the village of Alacahöyük in Çorum, approximately 45 kilometers from the city center. Excavations conducted since 1935 in this region, recognized as one of Turkey’s most important ancient cities, have uncovered layers from the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman periods. Among the most striking structures are the Sphinx Gate and thirteen royal tombs dating to the Early Bronze Age. The museum also displays ethnographic artifacts such as carpets, kilims, agricultural tools, and weapons from various historical periods.
Alacahöyük Museum and Archaeological Site (Kütür Portalı)
İncesu Canyon is located within the boundaries of the Ortaköy district of Çorum. It stretches approximately 12 kilometers in length, with some sections reaching heights of 60 meters. The canyon is notable for its natural rock cliffs, walking trails, and waterways. Rock-cut structures from the Byzantine period are also found in the area.
İncesu Canyon (Culture Portal)
The İskilip Rock Tomb is situated on a rocky terrain southeast of the city center in the İskilip district of Çorum. Dating to the Roman period, the tomb was carved into a large rock mass. A relief sculpture of a warrior is visible on the front face of the tomb.
İskilip Kaya Mezarı (Cultural Portal)
The Kapılıkaya Rock Tombs are located in the Kırkdilim area of the Laçin district of Çorum. They date to the 2nd century BCE, during the Hellenistic period. The most famous tomb, known as “Kapılıkaya,” is carved into a high rock face. An inscription above the entrance reads “Ikizas, son of Herakleides.”
Laçin Kapılıkaya Rock Tombs (Cultural Portal)
Çatak Nature Park is located within the boundaries of the central district of Çorum. The park is notable for its rich vegetation, walking paths, picnic areas, and wildlife. It is approximately 22 kilometers from the city center and stands out for its natural landscape and recreational facilities.
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Çatak Nature Park (Culture Portal)
Obruk Dam is located near the village of Obruk in the central district of Çorum. Built for agricultural irrigation, the dam spans the Obruk Creek. Its structure is suitable for water sports, and it is also used as a recreational area due to its surrounding natural landscape.
