3 places to visit in the Uğurludağ district of Çorum: Resuloğlu Ancient City, Uğurludağ Plain and Uğurludağ Merkez Mosque. Plan your trip to Uğurludağ with local food, practical tips and transport information.
Uğurludağ is a district of Çorum Province. The district covers an area of 428 km², with an average elevation of 809 metres above sea level.
Uğurludağ was originally called Kızılören. Until 1929 it was a village attached to İskilip; in that year it was made a nahiye (sub-district) because of its population.
The district lies within the climate zones of Central Anatolia and the interior of the Central Black Sea, with pine forests and wild hazelnut trees. It has hot, dry summers and cold, rainy winters, with an annual average rainfall of 4,500 mm. The settlements of the 4,000-year-old Hatti Civilisation are located within the district’s borders.
The district’s economy is based on agriculture and trade. Of the district’s 37,458 hectares, 19,163 hectares are agricultural land. The main agricultural products are wheat, barley, lentils, chickpeas, sunflower, sugar beet, onion and rice. The district has 8,050 cattle and 8,970 small livestock.
The district took the name Uğurludağ in 1954 and became a district in 1987. Within the borders of Uğurludağ are settlements of the 4,000-year-old Hatti civilisation.
Uğurludağ took its name on 3 May 1958, after Urlu Mountain. Uğurludağ became a district on 19 June 1987, by Law No. 3392.
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An ancient city in Resuloğlu village, attached to Uğurludağ, dated to the Early Bronze Age (3rd millennium BC). DNA analyses carried out on skeletal remains unearthed during excavations shed light on early population movements in Anatolia.
View on mapThe wide plain surrounding the district centre is covered with fertile farmland. The plain comes to life in spring and offers beautiful views for photography enthusiasts.
View on mapA mosque in the district centre, a simple example of traditional Anatolian mosque architecture. Its stone walls and minaret add to the district's skyline.
View on mapWhile you are in Uğurludağ, you can also see the highlights of Çorum province. These places are in other districts; Uğurludağ is about 40 km from the provincial centre.
Prepared by boiling cracked wheat and meat for a long time and then pounding them together. In Uğurludağ, it is the traditional dish at weddings and holiday meals.
Dough made from flour and egg is crumbled and added to the soup. It is served as a hot winter dish on Uğurludağ's tables.
A traditional dish made by soaking stale bread in meat broth and butter. It is often eaten on Uğurludağ's winter tables.
Excavations at Resuloğlu have shown that Uğurludağ was inhabited from the 3rd millennium BC. The finds document the cultural richness of the Hatti and early Hittite periods.
Traditional farming methods and village life continue to be practised in Uğurludağ. The imece tradition of communal work during the harvest is an important expression of social solidarity.
The economy of Uğurludağ is based on agriculture and livestock farming. Wheat, barley, sunflower and sugar beet are the main agricultural products. Cattle and small livestock farming are important sources of income. The district's population is tending to decline due to rural migration.
Uğurludağ is 40 km from Çorum city centre. Minibus services run from Çorum to the district.
The 3 highlights of Uğurludağ are the Resuloğlu Ancient City, the Uğurludağ Plain and the Uğurludağ Merkez Mosque.
Keşkek, Oğmaç Çorbası and Banduma are the standout dishes on Uğurludağ's tables.
Uğurludağ is known for Wheat and Barley and the Early Bronze Age Heritage. Wheat and barley are grown on the fertile soils of the Uğurludağ plain. Cereal production forms the basis of the district's economy.
Uğurludağ is 40 km from Çorum city centre. Minibus services run from Çorum to the district.
Suggested visit length: half a day. Best time to visit: spring and summer.