Who made these knotted records during the Inca Empire?
Summary
Researchers found that the Inca khipu, a method of keeping records using knotted cords, may have been made by ordinary people, not just the ruling class. A recently studied khipu made from human hair shows that its creator likely did not follow the typical diet of elite Inca society. This discovery could change how historians view the creators of khipus.Key Facts
- The Inca Empire used khipus, knotted cords, to keep records instead of written language.
- A new study found a khipu made from human hair, indicating it might have been made by a common person.
- Researchers used hair analysis to determine the likely diet of the khipu maker.
- The person’s diet included legumes, grains, and tubers, with little meat or maize beer, unlike the elite.
- The Inca Empire was the largest in the New World before the Spanish conquered it in 1532.
- Few original Inca khipus have survived, and researchers continue to study them to understand their history.
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