Which ancient civilization invented the world's first known planned retail environment with standardized shop designs, covered shopping areas, and strategic product displays?

The ancient world wasn't just about monuments and temples—it was also home to sophisticated retail environments. From Roman shopping complexes to Egyptian marketplaces, ancient civilizations developed innovative architectural and merchandising solutions that still influence retail design today. This trivia question explores how ancient merchants created compelling shopping experiences through early visual merchandising techniques.

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The Roman Empire with its multi-story shopping complex called Trajan's Market
Ancient Greece with its agora marketplaces featuring columned stoas for merchant displays
Mesopotamian ziggurats with their dedicated merchant levels and temple-based retail
Ancient Egypt with its standardized merchant booths along the Nile trading ports