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Quipus of Puruchuco
In 1956, quipus were found in a pot at Puruchuco, covered with a gourd. Archaeologists Gary Urton and Carrie Brezine determined these quipus functioned as an inventory system, tracking production and workers’ tasks. This discovery underscores the Inca civilization’s advanced record-keeping and administrative skills.
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