Sitio de Villarrica, Historical monument in Villarrica, Chile.
Located at the intersection of Balmaceda and Gerónimo de Alderete streets, this archaeological site contains foundations and artifacts from colonial settlements.
Spanish colonizers established Santa María Magdalena de Villarrica in 1552 under Pedro de Valdivia's orders, focusing on gold mining activities in the region.
The site represents the complex interactions between Spanish settlers and Mapuche people, leading to multiple destructions and reconstructions of the settlement.
Archaeological excavations in 2010 revealed construction foundations, tiles, and metal objects from the first Spanish settlement at this national monument.
The land remained under Mapuche control and covered by jungle for nearly 300 years until the Chilean state reoccupied the area in 1883.
Location: Villarrica
GPS coordinates: -39.27712,-72.22981
Latest update: March 11, 2025 04:00
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