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Puruchuco Khipu: UR060 - UR067
These khipu were excavated at the site of Puruchuco in 1956. All
of the khipu were found together inside a large covered urn. They
are one of the few groups of khipu for which the provenience is
known. Many of the khipu were found rolled in spiral bundles for
storage.
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UR060
unrolled.
Photo by Gary Urton
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| UR061 |
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The rolled and tied bundle of UR061 before being unrolled.
Photo by Gary Urton
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| UR061 |
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UR061
open.
Photo by Gary Urton
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UR062
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Detail
of the primary cord wrapped around the top of UR062.
.Photo by Gary Urton
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| UR062 |
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UR062
open.
Photo by Gary Urton
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| UR063 |
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UR063 was mounted on cloth and exhibited in the Puruchuco
Museum.
Photo by Gary Urton
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| UR064 |
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UR064 unrolled.
Photo by Gary Urton
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| UR065 |
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Small
khipu with an unusual looped primary cord.
Photo by Gary Urton
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| UR066
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These
two khipu were rolled together. Both primary cords are visible
in this detail of the top of the khipu bundle.
Photo by Gary Urton
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UR066 & UR067
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In this image one can see how the khipu were spiralled together.
Photo by Gary Urton
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| UR066
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When the two khipu are laid side by side, the similar color
patterning is apparent.
Photo by Gary Urton
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| UR066 |
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Photo by Gary Urton
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| UR067 |
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Photo by Gary Urton
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