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A Conversation between Rafael Dumett and Manuel Medrano
By Rafael Dumett 30 Nov 2025 3 min read Rafael Dumett

A Conversation between Rafael Dumett and Manuel Medrano

Translated using Google Translate (Leer el texto original en español) When I was presented with the idea of introducing an upcoming book in Spanish about quipus, my first thought was: I'm
Indigenous Accounting and Exchange at Monte Sierpe (‘Band of Holes’) in the Pisco Valley, Peru
By Ashok Khosla 23 Nov 2025 3 min read Monte Sierpe

Indigenous Accounting and Exchange at Monte Sierpe (‘Band of Holes’) in the Pisco Valley, Peru

A new article[1] has been published in this month's issue of Antiquity. One of the authors, Manuel Medrano, is a founding member of the KhipuFieldGuide team. It's an
Are Khipus a Written Language?
By Ashok Khosla 17 Nov 2025 8 min read Language

Are Khipus a Written Language?

Are Khipus a Written Language? For decades, scholars have debated whether khipus represent a true written language or simply an accounting tool.
Can We Use AI for Khipu Decipherment?
By Ashok Khosla, Mackinley FitzPatrick 10 Nov 2025 8 min read AI

Can We Use AI for Khipu Decipherment?

On paper, it would seem like using artificial intelligence (AI) to decipher khipus, the intricate knotted cord recording devices of the Inka Empire, would be a perfect match...
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