Historical Geographic Information System (HGIS)

A Historical Geographic Information System (HGIS) is a specialized technology that combines geographic data with historical information. It allows researchers to visualize, analyze, and interpret past events, environments, and societal changes by mapping historical data onto geographic locations. By integrating maps, documents, and spatial data over different time periods, HGIS helps us understand how places and populations have evolved, providing a powerful tool for historians, archaeologists, and urban planners to study history in a spatial context.