Hüseyindede Tepe

Hüseyindede Tepe is an archaeological excavation site in Çorum Province that reveals the remains of an ancient Hittite settlement. The location has preserved vases, tools, and building structures from the second millennium BC, showing how people lived and worked here.

The site was discovered during archaeological surveys in the 1990s and contained pottery from the Early Hittite period. These findings show that the region was an important settlement center during the second millennium BC.

The vases found here show dancers, processions, and people performing acrobatic movements over bulls, reflecting ancient rituals that were central to life. These images reveal what mattered to the people who lived here and how they celebrated important moments.

The site lies south of Sungurlu town and is accessible via marked pathways, though basic caution is needed for uneven ground and weather. Visitors should bring sturdy shoes and water, as the terrain is open and exposed to the sun.

The artworks at this site show Anatolian style that differs clearly from contemporary Minoan influences, revealing how independent local artistic traditions were. This independence of creative expression makes the location particularly valuable for understanding regional cultural differences.