In addition to the rich record of human history, the monument contains outstanding biological resources.
The Agua Fria National Monument contains more than 450 archaeological sites, spanning some 2,000 years of human history.
Adjacent to rapidly expanding communities, the 71,000-acre Agua Fria National Monument is approximately 40 miles north of central Phoenix.
The Agua Fria National Monument faces all kinds of threats to the preservation of this beautiful natural space, such as vandalism and off road vehicle use.
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