Andean Quipu Knots Once Encoded Harvest Flute Tunes
Ancient peoples of the Andes created quipu—colorful knotted strings—that stored detailed information. Researchers now believe certain knot groupings may have recorded the rhythmic patterns of traditional flute melodies used during planting ceremonies.
💡 Fun detail:
Some quipu colors matched the exact feathers of birds whose morning calls marked the start of harvest songs.
Source: National Geographic