Which ancient civilization pioneered the first known use of standardized store layouts with specialized sections for different product categories in their marketplaces?

Long before modern shopping malls and e-commerce, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated retail environments and marketing techniques that would influence commerce for millennia. From the agoras of Greece to the grand bazaars of Mesopotamia, these early retail innovations shaped how humans interact with products and conduct trade. This poll explores a fascinating aspect of ancient retail store layouts that might surprise even knowledgeable history buffs.

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Roman Empire (Forum layout with designated merchant areas)
Ancient Egypt (Hierarchical marketplace design)
Indus Valley Civilization (Grid-based market organization)
Han Dynasty China (Circular marketplace arrangement)