Which ancient civilization first developed specialized retail districts with shops organized by product type, essentially creating the world's first 'shopping malls'?

The ancient world was home to sophisticated commercial systems long before modern retail. From the agoras of Greece to the forums of Rome and the bazaars of Mesopotamia, ancient civilizations developed innovative retail techniques that shaped commerce for millennia. This poll tests your knowledge about one of the most significant retail innovations from the ancient world that continues to influence modern shopping experiences. Can you identify which ancient civilization pioneered this revolutionary retail approach?

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Ancient Rome, with multi-story shopping complexes called 'macella' featuring specialized merchant stalls organized by goods sold
Ancient Egypt, where the markets of Thebes featured designated areas for luxury goods, agricultural products, and imported merchandise
Ancient China, where the markets of Chang'an during the Tang Dynasty separated merchants by product categories and quality tiers
Ancient India, where the bazaars of the Mauryan Empire organized traders into distinct sections based on craft guilds and merchandise types