The name Archaic Period is given by archaeologists to early periods in an archaeological chronology, generally covering the early developments of permanent settlements, agriculture, and large societies. In particular, it may refer to:
Archaic Period (Americas) or period in the Americas, after the Lithic and before the Formative. Dates vary with areas, typically 8,000 to 2,000BC.
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