Which ancient cultural marketplace innovation was the first to introduce a dedicated section for foreign merchants, creating the world's earliest international trade zone?

Before modern shopping malls and e-commerce, traditional cultural marketplaces were hubs of innovation and commerce. These markets weren't just places to buy goods—they were centers of cultural exchange, social gathering, and technological advancement in retail. This poll tests your knowledge about one of history's most influential marketplace innovations that shaped how different cultures approached shopping and trade.

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The Grand Bazaar of Istanbul, with its hans (caravanserais) for foreign traders in the 15th century
The Roman Forum's Mercatus Traiani, with its tabernae for Greek and Egyptian merchants
The Song Dynasty's Bianjing Market in China, with its fanfang foreign quarters
The Maya marketplace of Tikal, with its ayuntamiento sections for Aztec traders