Which ancient civilization pioneered the concept of 'visual merchandising' by designing the world's first known purpose-built shopping complex with standardized storefronts and product displays?

The ancient world was home to remarkably sophisticated retail systems that laid the groundwork for modern commerce. From the agoras of Greece to the forums of Rome and the bazaars of Mesopotamia, ancient civilizations developed innovative merchandising techniques, complex trade networks, and customer experience strategies that would be recognizable to today's retail experts. Test your knowledge about these early retail innovations that shaped commerce for millennia to come!

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Ancient Romans with their Trajan's Market in Rome (110 CE)
Ancient Egyptians in their temple bazaars at Karnak (1500 BCE)
Indus Valley merchants in Mohenjo-daro's Great Bath complex (2500 BCE)
Chinese Han Dynasty with their imperial shopping streets in Chang'an (200 BCE)