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The expansion of the U.S. southern border wall has resulted in the destruction of ancient Native American archaeological sites in the Arizona desert.
- A 1,000-year-old archaeological site was bulldozed to make room for a second border wall.
- The $46.5 billion expansion project is currently erecting three miles of wall per week.
- Construction is also encroaching on sacred territory belonging to the Kumiai.
Impact of Border Wall Expansion
Construction efforts have damaged a rare Native American archaeological site located in the Arizona desert. Reports indicate that a 1,000-year-old site was bulldozed to facilitate the creation of a second border wall.
The aggressive expansion project is operating at a high velocity, with crews erecting three miles of wall every week.
Broad Environmental and Cultural Reach
Beyond the damage in Arizona, the border wall is also encroaching on sacred territory of the Kumiai people.
The overall cost of the expansion project is estimated at $46.5 billion.
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