#8: The Incas’ Way of Communicating

Despite having no script, the Incas developed a brilliant method for record-keeping: the quipu. This intricate system used color-coded strings and carefully tied knots to store information, from census data to tax records.

Each knot’s size, position, and style conveyed specific details, making the quipu a sophisticated tool for managing their vast empire. Far more than simple strings, these tactile “records” showcase the ingenuity of the Inca civilization, proving that innovation doesn’t always require pen and paper.