Emeryville Shellmound, Archaeological site in Emeryville, California, United States.
The mound reached 60 feet in height with a diameter of 350 feet, containing shells, artifacts, and human remains along Temescal Creek near San Francisco Bay.
From 500 BCE to 1700 CE, the Ohlone people constructed this mound, which served as a village site and burial ground until Spanish missionaries displaced them.
The excavations in 1924 revealed over 700 burial sites containing remains and ceremonial objects that established territorial rights among Ohlone communities.
The site now contains retail stores, but annual gatherings on Black Friday bring attention to its archaeological importance through educational demonstrations.
The mound was the largest among 400 similar structures around San Francisco Bay, consisting of accumulated abalone, mussel, and clam shells from generations of inhabitants.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 37.83400,-122.29300
Latest update: May 11, 2025 14:56
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