A Journey Through Time
Corum A Cultural Bridge Between East and West
Corum, with its 7000-year-long history, stands as a significant gateway between Central Anatolia and the Black Sea regions. The city embodies a cultural bridge that connects the East to the West.
The Oldest Peace Treaty Kadesh Treaty
The “Kadesh Treaty,” discovered in the excavations in Bogazkoy in 1906, is a historic agreement between the Hittites and Egyptians, two prominent civilizations. Carved on clay tablets, this treaty is recognized as the world’s oldest international peace treaty. A copy of the Kadesh Treaty is proudly exhibited in the New York office of the United Nations Read More about Exploring Ottoman Traditions The Role of Bathhouses.
Corum Museum A Time Capsule of Ages
Originally constructed as a health school in 1914, the Corum Museum exemplifies 19th-century architecture. Following its restoration in 2003, it transformed into a museum, showcasing findings from various historical periods, including Chalcolithic, Early Bronze, Phrygian, Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine ages. Notably, these artifacts were unearthed in excavation sites such as Alacahoyuk, Bogazkoy-Hattusa, Ortakoy-Sapinuva, Eskiyapar, and Huseyindede. Among the displayed treasures are relief vases, tablets with cuneiform writings, and the Sword, Protector God of the Countryside.
Alacahoyuk Museum and Ruins A Testament to Civilization
Situated 45 km away from Corum and 160 km from Ankara, the Alacahoyuk Museum operates under the Corum Museum’s administration. The museum features artifacts from the Alacahoyuk excavations, spanning Chalcolithic, Early Bronze, Hittite, Phrygian ages, along with ethnographic items.
The systematic excavations at Alacahoyuk Round Turkey Tours, initiated by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, revealed four different civilization periods. These excavations, starting in 1935 under the Turkish Historical Society, unveiled the Hatti culture, considered the ancestors and origins of the Hittites.
Corum, with its rich historical tapestry, invites visitors to explore the depths of time and witness the evolution of civilizations.
