Which ancient cultural marketplace practice is credited with pioneering the concept of 'visual storytelling merchandising' that remains influential in modern cultural product displays?

Traditional marketplaces have been central to cultural exchange for millennia, evolving differently across civilizations. From bazaars and night markets to modern culturally-themed retail experiences, the way cultural goods are bought and sold reflects both tradition and innovation. This trivia question explores an interesting historical fact about cultural retail that shaped modern merchandising approaches for traditional products.

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The Persian bazaar tradition of 'haft rang' (seven colors) display organization
The Roman forum's 'mercatus ordinare' product categorization system
Chinese Tang Dynasty silk road merchants' 'pathway revelation' technique
Mesoamerican market 'tianguis' rotating presentation method