The early Archaic period was 10,000 to 8,000 years ago. They were hunter-gatherers that lived in small groups called bands. Moved around in search of seasonal foods, berries, and stone to make spear points. The early period is identified by the types of spear points. The middle Archaic period lasted from about 8,000 to 5,000 years ago. Flaked tools are he only remains from this period. The late Archaic period lasted from about 5,000 o 3,000 years ago. The Archaic peoples in this period built more permanent settlements. This period is distinguished by their stone tools, stone knives, stone drills, and spear points.