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Over the years, archaeologists have relied on maps and spatial analysis to visually understand the distribution of artifacts and features across archaeological sites. However, introducing aerial photography, digital remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), and global positioning systems (GPS) has provided archaeologists with sophisticated tools to analyze and depict archaeological distribution and data innovatively. Consequently, geospatial analysis has gained significant recognition as a tool to assist archaeologists. By integrating aerial photos, remote sensing, GIS, and GPS into their research, archaeologists can now analyze large quantities of data while understanding the spatial aspects simultaneously. This has enabled them to gain new insights into the distribution and patterns of archaeological features. This article examines the difficulty factors in modeling an archaeological site through geospatial approaches. Among the diverse factors that pose challenges in modeling archaeological sites are the archaeological site itself, the environment, behavior or conduct, and technical factors. With technological advancements, geospatial approaches represent the best method for archaeological investigations. At the same time, archaeologists must be cautious and weigh the benefits and challenges of geospatial analysis, ensuring that this method is used judiciously and ethically. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]