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Alacahöyük Ören Yeri
It is located in Alaca District, Alacahöyük Town. In the Alacahöyük excavations, which began in 1935 at Alacahöyük, an important cult and art center of the Hittites, 4 civilizations were uncovered. The excavation, which began in 1935 under the direction of R.O. Arık on behalf of the Turkish Historical Society by order of Atatürk, was continued by H.Z. Koşay from 1936 onwards. The Alacahöyük excavation is one of Turkey’s first national excavations.
Alacahöyük Ören Yeri and 6 places around it
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
It is located in Alacahöyük Town, Alaca District. In the Alacahöyük excavations, which began in 1935 at Alacahöyük, an important cult and art center of the Hittites, 4 civilizations were uncovered. The excavation, which began in 1935 under the direction of R.O. Arık on behalf of the Turkish Historical Society by order of Atatürk, was continued by H.Z. Koşay from 1936 onwards. The Alacahöyük excavation is one of Turkey’s first national excavations.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Alacahöyük Ören Yeri sits within Alaca, Çorum. The toroti catalogue holds 49 described stops across Çorum, 6 of them in Alaca.
The nearest stop is Alacahöyük Müze Ve Ören Yeri, 180 m to the south. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Ankara – Trabzon route passes 6.2 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Alacahöyük Ören Yeri?
- It is located in Alaca District, Alacahöyük Town. In the Alacahöyük excavations, which began in 1935 at Alacahöyük, an important cult and art center of the Hittites, 4 civilizations were uncovered. The excavation, which began in 1935 under the direction of R.O. Arık on behalf of the Turkish Historical Society by order of Atatürk, was continued by H.Z. Koşay from 1936 onwards. The Alacahöyük excavation is one of Turkey’s first national excavations.
- Where is Alacahöyük Ören Yeri?
- Alacahöyük Ören Yeri is in Alaca, Çorum.
- How long does it take to visit Alacahöyük Ören Yeri?
- The suggested visit time for Alacahöyük Ören Yeri is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Alacahöyük Ören Yeri?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Alacahöyük Ören Yeri; the closest are Alacahöyük Müze Ve Ören Yeri, Hitit Yürüyüş Yolu, Kalehisar Külliyesi.
- Is Alacahöyük Ören Yeri on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Alacahöyük Ören Yeri lies 6.2 km from the Ankara – Trabzon route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.