The quipu is a mnemonic device, consisting of a length of rope from which numerous other threads are suspended. The length of each thread, its colour and the position of any knots in it can acquire specific meanings. It is associated in particular with the administration of the Inca empire.
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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "The quipu becomes the standard recording device of the Andean civilizations". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 May 2009 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=6785, accessed 23 November 2024.]
