Which ancient civilization created the first known systematic product review system, where inspectors would mark goods with clay seals to indicate quality?

While we often think of product reviews as a modern e-commerce innovation, ancient civilizations had their own methods of quality control and consumer feedback. This poll explores one of the earliest documented systems for product reviews and consumer protection in ancient marketplaces - a fascinating intersection of commerce, governance, and consumer trust that shaped early retail experiences.

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Mesopotamian/Babylonian merchants (circa 1750 BCE)
Egyptian marketplace officials under Pharaoh Thutmose III
Roman aediles during the Republic period
Chinese Han Dynasty imperial inspectors