# Each cord encodes a set of binary construction choices that together form a large structured sign inventory,…

> Still possible: Each cord encodes a set of binary construction choices that together form a large structured sign inventory, which could carry linguistic…

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Answer · Inka khipus: the knotted-cord records

# Each cord encodes a set of binary construction choices that together form a large structured sign inventory,…

Each cord encodes a set of binary construction choices that together form a large structured sign inventory, which could carry linguistic or numerical content.

**Still possible** Answers **1** questionPublished0

## Where it stands

**Still possible** Its tests haven't settled it: one piece of evidence for, none against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.

## What it predicts

- Construction choices (spin, ply, attachment, knot direction) vary independently and are not fixed by fibre or maker's habit.

## What would rule it out

- Construction choices are shown to be determined by materials or technique rather than chosen.

## Evidence 1 for · none against

[Construction features such as attachment direction carry information in at least one decoded set.](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/khipu/evidence/EVD0D4V831A33T7/construction-features-such-as-attachment-direction-carry)

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## The questions it answers

[Do any khipus record language, or only numbers and categories?](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/khipu/questions/QST0D4V7ZKY6123/do-any-khipus-record-language-or-only-numbers-and-categories)

Most likelyKhipus record numbers and the categories they belong to; colour, fibre and attachment label what is counted…

## Cite it

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Mysteries Department. (2026). Each cord encodes a set of binary construction choices that together form a large structured sign inventory,… [Answer ANS0D4V82SG64TV]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/ANS0D4V82SG64TV
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