Why the West Berkeley Shellmound Was Misidentified

Why has the West Berkeley Shellmound been so widely misunderstood?

This episode explains how historic shellmound locations can be misidentified when maps, records, and archaeological documentation are not carefully examined together. We break down how assumptions harden into narratives, how repetition replaces verification, and why misidentification has real consequences for Native history, burial protection, and consultation.

Understanding how this shellmound was misidentified helps listeners see why evidence, records, and documented continuity matter when interpreting Indigenous sites.

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