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The khipus of the American Museum of Natural History read by Locke: document

Document13 pagesPublic domainInka period; published 1912Copy of The khipus of the American Museum of Natural History read by Locke
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Locke's 1912 paper with photographs and diagrams of the museum's khipus.

L. Leland Locke, 1912. Public domain

Copies 1

DocumentL. Leland Locke · archive.org · 1912 · Public domainPrimary source: The Ancient Quipu, a Peruvian Knot Record1 step from the original

Where it is kept

PhiladelphiaBostonPittsburghProvidenceBridgeportHarrisburgAllentown1American Museum of Natural History200 kmWashington, D.C.PhiladelphiaBostonPittsburgh1200 km

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Mysteries Department. (2026). The khipus of the American Museum of Natural History read by Locke: document [Copy CPY0D4V8AVA63NH]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/CPY0D4V8AVA63NH
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