Archaeological Rescue: Ñuble Regional Hospital Project

6 of April of 2025

Industrial Sector

Infrastructure

Client

Inso Chile, a division of the Italian company Inso S.P.A.

Location

Chillán, Ñuble Region

Date

In Progress

Service Area

Archeologic

Solutions

Execution of archaeological excavations using manual and mechanical methods. Controlled stripping and excavation to identify architectural features. Collection, classification and sampling of archaeological materials. Specialized analysis of recovered materials and structures. Coordination with regulatory authorities and cultural institutions. Preparation of technical reports and heritage documentation. Specialist advisory services in archaeology and cultural heritage

he project involved an archaeological recovery program at the historic San Juan de Dios Hospital site in Chillán, carried out as part of the development of the new Ñuble Regional Hospital. The initiative aimed to recover, document and preserve heritage elements associated with the historical use of the site prior to the commencement of construction works. The program covered an area of more than 40,000 m², identifying architectural remains and artefacts linked to different stages of the hospital’s historical development. The work ensured compliance with heritage regulations while enabling the site to be prepared for new infrastructure development.