When did the first Hellenic tribes reside in the area later called by them Macedonia?

The first Hellenic tribes began to settle in the region later known as Macedonia around the 8th century BCE. These tribes, including the Macedonians, were part of the broader Greek cultural and linguistic sphere. By the 7th century BCE, the area had developed into a distinct political entity, evolving into the Kingdom of Macedon, which played a crucial role in Greek history.