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Free Knowledge Culture Calendar/January 9

Today in 1534 Hernando Pizarro brought the first report on the Quipus to Europe. They probably represent one of the first intricate binary codes known today. In 1583 Christian officials ordered them all to be burned.

Quipo media.
Quipo media.


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