Characterization of clay deposits in the Ceyhan Plain (Eastern Cilicia, Turkey): Integrated petrographic, mineralogical, geochemical, and geospatial analysis for provenance studies of ancient ceramics

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Journal of Archaeological Science-Reports Pub Date : 2025-05-31 DOI:10.1016/j.jasrep.2025.105240

Sinem Hacıosmanoğlu , Mustafa Kibaroğlu , Hatice Ünal Ercan , Joachim Opitz

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This study presents the results of a comprehensive multi-analytical investigations of clay deposits from the Ceyhan Plain in Eastern Cilicia, Southern Turkey, aimed at establishing a robust framework for provenance studies of ancient ceramics in the region. A total of 52 clay samples were systematically collected and analyzed using optical microscopy for petrography (OM), X-Ray powder diffraction for mineral phase analysis (XRPD), laser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry for geochemical (LA-ICP-MS), and geographic information systems for Geospatial Analysis (GIS) to examine the compositional characteristics and define reference clay groups for archaeometric research. Briquette samples were prepared from the collected clay to facilitate direct geochemical and petrographic comparisons with archaeological ceramics and clay-based artifacts.

The results demonstrate that the clay deposits are predominantly calcareous, with contribution from mafic rocks and minor input from ultramafic sources. The compositional diversity is primarily shaped by sedimentation processes associated with the Ceyhan River, while smaller drainage systems influence localized variations. Four distinct clay reference groups were identified: the Ceyhan River Clay Group, İmamoğlu-Kozan Clay Group, Kadirli-Savrun Clay group, and Osmaniye-Ilıksu Clay Group. These groups serve as reference materials for comparative studies of ancient ceramics enabling deeper insights into local ceramic production strategies and exchange networks within the Eastern Cilicia Plain and its surroundings. They also serve as essential materials for provenance analyses of ceramics and other clay-based artifacts in broader regional contexts, including the Mediterranean, Anatolia, and the Levant.

The study further underscores the importance of a multidisciplinary approach and the integration of excavation data with landscape and systematic raw material analysis to achieve a more nuanced understanding of ancient production strategies and resource management.

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吉伊汉平原（土耳其东西里西亚）粘土沉积特征：古陶瓷物源研究的岩石学、矿物学、地球化学和地理空间综合分析

本研究介绍了对土耳其南部东西里西亚杰伊汉平原粘土沉积物的综合多分析调查结果，旨在为该地区古代陶瓷的物源研究建立一个强有力的框架。利用光学显微镜（OM）、x射线粉末衍射（XRPD）、激光烧蚀电感耦合等离子体质谱（LA-ICP-MS）和地理信息系统（GIS）对52个粘土样品进行了系统采集和分析，以研究其组成特征，并确定了用于考古研究的参考粘土群。从收集的粘土中制备型煤样品，以便与考古陶瓷和粘土制品进行直接的地球化学和岩石学比较。结果表明，粘土矿床以钙质为主，基性岩贡献较大，超基性岩输入较少。组成多样性主要是由与杰伊汉河相关的沉积过程形成的，而较小的排水系统则影响局部变化。确定了四个不同的粘土参考组：杰伊汉河粘土组、İmamoğlu-Kozan粘土组、Kadirli-Savrun粘土组和Osmaniye-Ilıksu粘土组。这些群体为古代陶瓷的比较研究提供了参考资料，可以更深入地了解东西里西亚平原及其周边地区的当地陶瓷生产策略和交流网络。在更广泛的区域背景下，包括地中海、安纳托利亚和黎凡特，它们也是陶瓷和其他粘土制品来源分析的重要材料。该研究进一步强调了多学科方法的重要性，以及将挖掘数据与景观和系统的原材料分析相结合，以更细致地了解古代生产策略和资源管理。

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期刊介绍： Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports is aimed at archaeologists and scientists engaged with the application of scientific techniques and methodologies to all areas of archaeology. The journal focuses on the results of the application of scientific methods to archaeological problems and debates. It will provide a forum for reviews and scientific debate of issues in scientific archaeology and their impact in the wider subject. Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports will publish papers of excellent archaeological science, with regional or wider interest. This will include case studies, reviews and short papers where an established scientific technique sheds light on archaeological questions and debates.