"Carolyn Boyd, an archaeologist at Texas State University, stated, 'Yet, here we are today-faced with the possibility that the very government that assigned this designation (and) recognised its importance-may be responsible for its destruction through the (border) wall.'"
"Boyd described the murals as 'an ancient library containing hundreds of books authored by 175 generations of painters,' highlighting their cultural significance and the potential loss if the wall is constructed."
"Boyd estimates that around 80 known sites would fall south of the proposed wall, with an additional 13 within 500m of it, raising concerns about construction vibrations damaging the art."
Plans to extend the Mexico-US border wall through Val Verde County raise concerns among archaeologists and local landowners about potential damage to ancient rock art. Residents have received federal notices indicating the wall could cut through private property near Del Rio, Texas. The area features hundreds of prehistoric murals, some dating back 5,700 years. Carolyn Boyd, an archaeologist, emphasizes the region's designation as a National Historic Landmark and warns that the wall could lead to destruction of these significant cultural sites.
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