Fate and behavior of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in soil environment is mainly controlled by their interactions with soil components. In this paper, the effects of soil organic matter, soil clay minerals and soil organo-mineral complexes on the fate and behavior of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons were reviewed. The aim is to understand the fate and behavior of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in soil environment essentially from the basic soil composition and properties.