The Algorithmic Andes: Quipu, Roads, and the Logic of Inca Imperial Control

A novel framework reveals the Inca Empire's administrative genius through an 'algorithmic logic' integrating quipu knot-records and Qhapaq Ñan roads. The study demonstrates how these systems functioned as a non-literate data processing tool and logistical network, enabling precise resource management, census counts, and rapid information dissemination across diverse landscapes. Unlike traditional emphases on military power or monumental architecture, this research highlights the empire's procedural governance approach, offering deeper insights into pre-modern imperial control mechanisms.

Revista, Z., & HISTORY, 10. (2025). The Algorithmic Andes: Quipu, Roads, and the Logic of Inca Imperial Control. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/ZENODO.17768562