Which of these ancient commercial enterprises has operated continuously for the longest period, with documented evidence of its existence from antiquity to modern times?

Before modern retail and corporate giants, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated commercial enterprises that have left lasting impacts on global trade. Some ancient 'brands' and trading houses survived for centuries, establishing impressive commercial legacies that would rival today's longest-running businesses. This poll explores one fascinating example of ancient commercial longevity that demonstrates the remarkable continuity of certain trades across millennia.

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• The Kongō Gumi construction company in Japan, founded in 578 CE to build temples
• The House of Ptolemy's papyrus production in Egypt, established around 300 BCE
• The Roman Appian family's olive oil trading network, founded circa 312 BCE
• The Zhou Dynasty's imperial silk production workshops, established in 1046 BCE

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