Which ancient civilization's retail innovation is considered the precursor to modern shopping malls, featuring specialized zones for different products and standardized quality controls?

Before modern shopping malls and e-commerce, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated retail systems that revolutionized commerce. These early product innovations shaped economies and cultural exchange for centuries. Test your knowledge about one of history's most influential ancient retail practices that modern businesses still draw inspiration from today. Can you identify which famous ancient marketplace innovation truly transformed commerce in its time?

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The Roman Forum's macellum system with its regulated merchant guilds and product certification standards
The Aztec's Tlatelolco marketplace with its barter-based exchange system and rotating merchant schedules
The Chinese Tang Dynasty's government-licensed night markets with imperial quality inspectors
The Persian Royal Road bazaar network with its standardized coin system and tax-exempt merchant class