THE CAPITAL OF HISTORY: ÇORUM

Hattusha, the capital of the Hittites, one of the most important civilizations in history, has a clay tablet copy of Kadesh, the first written agreement in history dating back 7000 years. Çorum, which is home to Alacahöyük, the cultural and artistic center of four different historical periods, and Yazılıkaya Temple, the largest and holy place of its period, deserves the title of the capital of history.

Çorum, which we can describe as the gateway to the Black Sea, has also been the capital of important civilizations in the periods before history has not begun to be written.

Of course, not only with its historical richness, but also with its rich plant and animal species, its highlands, plains and natural beauties are worth seeing You can stay at Çorum Merkez Hotels in Çorum, with different options ranging from 3 stars to 5 stars, Boğazkale, Sungurlu You can also stay in Çorum hotels located in districts such as Osmancık. Çorum hotel prices offer suitable budget options for every guest who wants to see the capital of history.

WHAT TO DO IN ÇORUM

There are lists as follows; Places to see before you die, things to do before you die ... It would not be an exaggeration to include Çorum in these lists.

On the contrary, Çorum is a place where important archaeological findings have changed the world history. Since it is a region where it is taught even in university courses, it is a must-see place just because of this feature.

Evliya Çelebi writes in her Seyahatname that the air of Çorum is good for asthma patients. He says that its name is Çevrim because it is surrounded by mountains and that it later transformed into Çorum. It is also said that the name Çorum belongs to the Alanyunt Tribe from the Oghuzs. The Byzantines also said "Criminal" due to the attacks on the city and times turned into "Çorumlu". Of course, various rumors.

But there is a certain fact that Corum, only the special places in the world not to be seen in Turkey. Where to start is up to you. If you want, you can see the remains of Boğazköy-Hattusa, which are on the World Cultural Heritage List, or you can examine the cuneiform tablet archives that were extracted from here and are in the Çorum Museum today, which have taken their place in the UNESCO World Memory List. If you want; In Hattusa, you can visit Yazılıkaya Temple, which is hidden in high rocks and is considered the most impressive, largest and most sacred place in the region. We suggest you pay attention to the reliefs on the rocks in the temple.

Maybe first; You would like to see Alacahöyük, which was regarded as the center of culture and art during the Old Bronze Age, Hittite and Phrygian periods, starting from the Chalcolithic Age, 4000 BC.

Alacahöyük; With its temples, large buildings, streets where you can breathe the life that once flowed, water channels, tunnels, monumental gates, bronze and clay sculptures, it is an epic place where you will feel as if you were walking around thousands of years ago.

If you like, Tadupeha's Ortaköy, where the royal family lived for a period; Hüseyin Gazi Complex, which has a madrasah, tombs, kitchen, guesthouse, fountain and pool and dates back to the 13th century; You can visit Kalehisar Castle, where you can find traces of Byzantine and Phrygian civilizations in the upper parts and Seljuks in the lower parts, or the İncesu Canyon, which hosts the ruins of 2000 BC and also contains various plant and animal species, and you can see archaeological finds from all these regions. You can visit the Çorum Museum.

Also, Çorum, which we call the capital of history, has a traditional cuisine nourished by its deep-rooted and rich culture. Çorum cuisine is almost a feast place with hundreds of varieties, from İskilip Dolması cooked in copper cauldrons for 16 hours, Yırtma Soup cooked with vine leaves, Zalpa, the leg of lamb flavored with pomegranate, Sırık Kebab, Hingal Mantı and Sobelik Dolma to Teltel dessert prepared with roasted chickpeas.

Of course, when we say Çorum, it is important not to mention Çorum roasted chickpea, which is the first registered chickpea in the world. The reason why Çorum roasted chickpea is so famous is the 15-day dressing process from chickpea to roasted chickpea. We are sure that you will try this special chickpea. We would also like to say that the Osmancık and Kargı rice you buy from the markets are also grown in this region.

If you want to buy souvenirs; You can buy copper items, Iskilip wood carvings, Kargı Cloth, hand-carved walking sticks, baskets and hand knitting, the peak of handicrafts unique to the region.

Finally, when you go to Google and look, the world has marked Çorum as the center of gravity. Don't be surprised if you see it. Being the capital of history and the center of the world is also very appropriate.

DO NOT GO WITHOUT DOING

- Be sure to see Alacahöyük, Yazılıkaya and Hattusa that changed the history of the world with the archaeological artifacts found. Visit the Çorum Museum to see the artifacts from all these regions collectively.

- Be sure to join the Hittite and gastronomy tours in Kızılırmak Air.

- Discover the natural beauties of Çorum, especially Kargı, Abdullah, Bayat Kunduzlu and Kuşçaçimeni Plateaus. Don't forget to take a peaceful break at Karayanık or Kizilcaoluk Waterfalls.

- Do not miss the rich Çorum cuisine, which is the work of thousands of years of cultural accumulation.

- Join Jeep safaris in the forests of Osmancık.

- Do not return without your carvings, baskets and Çorum roasted chickpeas.