Comparison of carbon and nitrogen mineralizations in the soils of different settlement sediments of Tatarlı Hoyuk (Ceyhan-Adana)

Carbon and nitrogen mineralization in the soil taken from the different strata in Tatarlı Höyük archaeological excavation site near Ceyhan district (Adana) were compared with field soils next to this Höyük. Texture of the 7th soil is sandy clay loam(SCL) whereas the others are sandy loam(SL). Carbon contents are found low (% 0.86 - 1.11) apart from the 3rd (%2.57) and field soils (% 2.01). Nitrogen contents are between % 0.05- 0.08, C/N ratios 10.53-18.55 and phosphorus contents 18.12 -23.25 kg/da. In particular, soil of the 3rd period is similar to today's field land. It is believed that human activity was so intense at that time. In conclusion, this study once again reflects the long-term values of soil characteristics that provide soil balance and productivity.