Ledbetter, R. JeraldO'Steen, Lisa D.United States, Georgia, 32.75042, -83.50018Elliott, Daniel T.2002-08-08Encyclopedia article about the Archaic Period in Georgia. The Archaic Period of Georgia prehistory lasted from about 10,000 to 3,000 years ago. Archaeologists have divided this very long period into three main subperiods: Early, Middle, and Late. Each is distinguished by important changes in cultural traditions, which generally follow a trend toward increasing social complexity.GSE identifier: SS8H1text/htmlengForms part of the New Georgia Encyclopedia.http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/Forms part of the New Georgia Encyclopedia.Indians of North America--GeorgiaIndians of North America--Georgia--AntiquitiesIndian architecture--North AmericaIndian weapons--North AmericaIndian pottery--North AmericaIndians of North America--Commerce--GeorgiaIndians of North America--Dwellings--GeorgiaIndians of North America--Hunting--GeorgiaIndians of North America--Implements--GeorgiaIndians of North America--Social life and customs--GeorgiaGeorgia--HistoryGeorgia--Social life and customsArchaic period: OverviewText