Geospatial technologies have transformed cultural heritage research by enabling the analysis, visualization, and interpretation of historical landscapes. They support scholars in reconstructing past geographies, mapping site distributions, identifying hidden archaeological features, and informing heritage management strategies. Spatial Narratives of India’s Heritage: Geospatial Analysis in the Humanities showcases how GIS, remote sensing, and spatial analysis enrich multidisciplinary research on India’s past. This editorial chapter introduces the volume through examples such as Lothal, Mumbai’s changing landform, Valabhi, and Hyderabad, and presents Bodh Gaya as an integrated case study. It offers a structured overview of how geospatial perspectives are advancing heritage research and conservation in India.
