<human>:  What is the history of panpipes and when did they originate?
<bot>: The panpipe is a musical instrument dating back thousands of years. It is believed to have originated in the Andean region of South America and was used in traditional ceremonies and music. It is a series of closed-end tubes, typically made from bamboo, featuring different length pipes to produce different notes. It is often played by blowing across the top of the tubes, like a flute. The oldest recorded panpipe date back to 1000 BC, but evidence suggests that it was used even before that.