Dr. Michelle FullwoodJan 17, 2023

I've been collecting interesting examples of information organisation in history, focusing on non-Western civilisations. I came across this example of an ancient Mesopotamian spreadsheet! It records wages paid to temple workers in 1295 BCE.

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@michelleful Andean khipu (knotted cords) are an interesting example - lightweight and easily portable enabling information to travel across distances. I saw an exhibit at Dumbarton Oaks a few years ago: https://www.doaks.org/resources/online-exhibits/written-in-knots
Written in Knots: Undeciphered Accounts of Andean Life

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Show threadDr. Michelle FullwoodJan 17, 2023
@wennefer Yes, khipu/quipu are definitely something to look into! Thanks for the link!