The research identifies ceramic shards and tools at sites indicating a Greek settlement, notably found in the Cyclades archipelago.

Radiocarbon dating alongside stratigraphic analysis was used to provide a timeline, pinpointing activities to around 3200 B.C.

The paper reveals that Greek cultural practices, such as pottery styles and burial customs, date back significantly earlier than previously established.

The artifacts suggest that trade networks were established earlier, with evidence of materials originating from West Anatolia dating from 3200 B.C.

The study notes distinct differences in burial goods around 3200 B.C., indicating emerging social hierarchies among early Greek communities.