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Ortaköy Şapinuva
Şapinuva-Ortaköy, one of the important administrative centers of the Hittite State, is 53 km southeast of Çorum. In the Hittite Age, the city, which was located at a strategic point due to both its political and geographical position, was an important military and religious center.
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
Şapinuva-Ortaköy, one of the important administrative centers of the Hittite State, is 53 km. southeast of Çorum. In the Hittite Age, the city, located at a strategic point due to both its political and geographical position, was an important military and religious center. Regarding Şapinuva, according to the statement in a letter belonging to the great king found during the Tokat Masat Höyük excavations, "When this tablet reaches you, dispatch 1701 soldiers from îshupitta urgently and bring them within two days to the city of Şapinuva, into the presence of His Majesty," it has been understood that the Hittite city was an important administrative center.
Last updated: 20 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Ortaköy Şapinuva sits within Ortaköy, Çorum. The toroti catalogue holds 49 described stops across Çorum, 4 of them in Ortaköy.
The nearest stop is Şapinuva Ören Yeri, 1.9 km to the northeast. Another 5 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Ortaköy Şapinuva?
- Şapinuva-Ortaköy, one of the important administrative centers of the Hittite State, is 53 km southeast of Çorum. In the Hittite Age, the city, which was located at a strategic point due to both its political and geographical position, was an important military and religious center.
- Where is Ortaköy Şapinuva?
- Ortaköy Şapinuva is in Ortaköy, Çorum.
- How long does it take to visit Ortaköy Şapinuva?
- The suggested visit time for Ortaköy Şapinuva is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Ortaköy Şapinuva?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Ortaköy Şapinuva; the closest are Şapinuva Ören Yeri, İncesu Kanyonu, Kazankaya Kanyonu (kazankaya Vadisi).