World Heritage Site: Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis: San Ignacio Mini, Santa Ana, Nuestra Señora de Loreto and Santa Maria Mayor (Argentina), Ruins of Sao Miguel das Missoes (Brazil)
Publication Year: 2023
Publication Type: Book chapter
Publication Identifier: WHE9C4DEDB6D5
Summary
Geotechnologies, particularly geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial data infrastructures (SDI), have proven invaluable in environmental history for visualizing the dynamic interplay between society and the environment over time. This study demonstrates their application in analyzing historical cartography and toponymy within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis, spanning Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay. By leveraging these advanced tools, researchers can process diverse environmental data, providing standardized and flexible access to temporal and geographical studies. The approach highlights the potential of SDI in making complex historical landscapes accessible for comprehensive analysis.
Citation
Miraglia, M., & Silva Santos, K. d. (2023). Geographic information systems, remote sensing, and spatial data infrastructure. The Routledge Handbook of Environmental History, 66–75. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003189350-6
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