Which ancient civilization invented the first known warehouse receipt system, documenting stored goods and allowing merchants to trade these receipts instead of physically moving commodities?

Before modern logistics, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated supply chain networks that connected vast empires and facilitated remarkable trade. From the Silk Road to the maritime routes of Phoenicia, these ancient supply chains moved goods across continents with surprising efficiency. Test your knowledge about how these early civilizations managed the flow of products, resources, and luxuries across their known worlds. Their innovations laid the groundwork for many supply chain principles we still use today!

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Mesopotamia (specifically in Babylonia around 2000 BCE)
Ancient Egypt during the New Kingdom period
The Indus Valley Civilization at Mohenjo-daro
The Zhou Dynasty in ancient China