Cultural identity, heritage, and imagined geographies: a bibliometric review (1995–2025)

Key Points

• Cultural identity and heritage dominate discussions related to imagined geographies within the literature.
• Analysis reveals over 1,200 publications since 1995 on cultural identity themes, reflecting increasing interest.
• Bibliometric review approach provides insights into the evolution and current trends in cultural heritage research over three decades.
• Findings suggest the necessity for further exploration of socio-cultural dynamics in shaping identities and geographies.