Abstract
Virtual space, which emerged as a new type of space in line with technological developments, is one of the fields of study in geography as well as in many branches of science. In cultural geography studies, it has a rich potential of subject content, especially in the introduction, survival and transfer of tangible and intangible cultural heritage. Augmented reality technology, one of the newest technologies that has been used extensively in the virtual space in recent years, is a system created by dressing virtual objects on real world environments. With this system, participants have the opportunity to gain information in an entertaining way by traveling to the place and time they want, without any time and space limitation. This study aims to draw attention to the necessity and potential of cultural geography studies using augmented reality technology in virtual space and to raise awareness in cultural geography studies in this field. For this purpose, a literature review was conducted for related scientific studies by using the secondary data collection method. In addition, using the data of the Turkish Statistical Institute, the usage rates for information technologies were revealed. As a result of the scanning, it has been determined that there are many studies and implemented projects in the world on augmented reality technology. Although there are studies on this technology in Turkey, it is understood that the projects and practices implemented within the scope of the protection of cultural heritage are insufficient. It is necessary to implement various projects for the protection and transfer of cultural heritage by using new technologies such as augmented reality technology in the virtual space where the young generation is actively involved, and to offer them to the use of individuals of all ages, especially young people.