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Andaval Archaeological Site

Andaval near Niğde preserves a historic settlement and remains of the Church of Constantine and Helena. This pin is the official directions point; verify current visiting and access conditions before going. In Late Antiquity, Andaval was a military station on the route from Constantinople to Cilicia. Helena's foundation belongs to legend; the surviving church is considered later. Researchers identified successive layers of wall painting.