Periodization
The "early", "middle" and "late" scheme can be applied at different levels. Rather than use such cumbersome terms as "early early" archaeologists by convention use I, II, III for the second level, A, B, C for the third level, 1, 2, 3 for the fourth level and a, b, c for the fifth. Not all levels are present at every site. If additional levels are required, another "early", "middle" or "late" can be appended. The Helladic period is subdivided as:
| Period | Approximate Date |
|---|---|
| Early Helladic I | 2800-2500 |
| Early Helladic II | 2500-2300 |
| Early Helladic III | 2300-2100 |
| Middle Helladic | 2100-1550 |
| Late Helladic I | 1550-1500 |
| Late Helladic II | 1500-1400 |
| Late Helladic III | 1400-1060 |
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