Which ancient civilization created the first documented commercial brand, using distinctive pottery marks that functioned as trademarks around 2000 BCE?

The ancient world wasn't just about conquests and monuments - it was also home to sophisticated commerce and early branding strategies. Merchants and artisans developed recognizable symbols, quality standards, and distribution networks that would be recognizable to modern product managers. This trivia question explores one of the earliest documented examples of brand development in human history.

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Mesopotamians (using cylinder seals to mark ownership of traded goods)
Ancient Egyptians (with cartouche symbols on royal-approved products)
Indus Valley civilization (with standardized weights and quality seals)
Minoans (with palace marks guaranteeing olive oil quality)