Which ancient civilization first developed the taberna system, small specialized retail shops that revolutionized customer engagement by creating dedicated spaces for specific goods?

The ancient world saw sophisticated retail systems long before modern commerce. From Mesopotamian bazaars to Roman shopping complexes, retail history stretches back thousands of years. This poll tests your knowledge about one of history's most innovative retail developments that transformed how merchants engaged with customers and created lasting customer loyalty in the ancient Mediterranean world.

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Ancient Rome (1st century BCE)
Ancient Greece (4th century BCE)
Ancient Egypt (New Kingdom period)
Phoenician merchant cities (8th century BCE)