Which ancient civilization pioneered the concept of specialized shopping districts with stores of similar merchandise clustered together, a retail layout strategy still used in modern malls and shopping centers?

The ancient world had sophisticated retail systems long before modern commerce. From the agoras of Greece to the forums of Rome and the bazaars of Mesopotamia, ancient civilizations developed innovative approaches to product presentation, store layouts, and customer engagement. This trivia question explores how ancient merchants arranged their marketplaces to maximize sales - a practice that continues to influence modern retail strategy.

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Ancient Rome with its multi-level shopping complex called Trajan's Market
Ancient Egypt with its seasonal festival marketplaces along the Nile
Ancient Greece with its centralized agora system in major city-states
Ancient Mesopotamia with its temple-centered distribution networks