Peruvian Quipu

Ancient Peruvians used the quipu
To record events for more than a few.
Cord with knotted string
Messages to bring
Future accounting for me and for you.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Rigoler Avatar
January 30, 2020 at 9:04 AM
Had to look up this new word Quipu, Karen. Whether intentional or not, "accounting" in the last line appears to go beyond the quipu's daily use. /M
Krutsinger Avatar
January 30, 2020 at 1:56 PM
I have heard rumors that they used them for many mathematical things.
Somadas Avatar
January 30, 2020 at 5:56 AM
New information knotted in a wonderful Limerick..
Krutsinger Avatar
January 30, 2020 at 5:57 AM
Thank you so much Jenish.
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