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Wasn't this intentional (i.e. systematic destruction of records, and suppression of use) ?

• zardo 5y ago
  > The Council banned and ordered the burning of all Quipus in 1583 because they were used to record offerings to non-Christian gods and were therefore considered idolatrous objects and an obstacle to religious conversion. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_Council_of_Lima https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Third_Council_of_Lima