In the film Paddington in Peru, the plot centers around a mystical bracelet, a khipu, representing the ancient Incan method for recording numbers through knots.
Khipus were instrumental to the Incas for documenting essential data like dates and taxes, showcasing a sophisticated system of knot-based record-keeping.
After the Spanish conquest, the understanding of khipus was largely lost until a high school maths teacher deciphered their meaning in 1912, reviving this ancient knowledge.
Today's puzzle invites readers to decipher a new khipu image based on patterns recognized in an earlier one, revitalizing interest in this fascinating aspect of Incan culture.
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