Which ancient civilization pioneered the use of 'silent salesmen' (merchandise displays designed to sell without a merchant's intervention) in their marketplace stalls?

Before modern shopping malls and e-commerce, ancient civilizations created sophisticated marketplace systems that utilized advanced visual merchandising techniques. From the carefully arranged stalls of the Roman Forum to the vibrant displays in Aztec marketplaces, visual storytelling in retail has ancient roots. Test your knowledge about how ancient merchants displayed and promoted their goods to attract customers in these early commercial centers!

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Ancient Egyptians, who created specialized wooden display stands with hieroglyphic product descriptions for temple visitors
Romans, who developed glass-fronted display cases called 'loculi' to showcase luxury goods while protecting them from theft
Ancient Greeks, who used painted pottery displays arranged by theme to show product varieties in the Agora marketplaces
Mesopotamians, who crafted tiered clay pedestals with product samples and cuneiform pricing information