Which ancient civilization pioneered an early form of retail analytics by developing the 'quipu' system—knotted cords used to record transactions, inventory, and tax obligations?

Before modern retail analytics software, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated methods to track trade, manage inventory, and analyze market trends. From Mesopotamian clay tablets recording grain transactions to Roman market inspectors monitoring price fluctuations, data-driven commerce has deep historical roots. This poll explores how ancient merchants and empires collected and utilized commercial data to make strategic decisions that influenced their economic success and trading power across the Mediterranean, Asia, and beyond.

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Inca Empire
Ancient Egypt
Phoenician traders
Byzantine Empire