Which ancient civilization was known for its 'Royal Purple' dye that cost more than gold by weight, creating one of history's first examples of premium pricing and exclusivity marketing?

Long before modern economics, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated approaches to commerce and pricing. From Mesopotamian marketplaces to Roman trade networks, these early societies established pricing mechanisms that would influence commerce for millennia. This trivia question explores how one major ancient civilization approached premium pricing for luxury goods - a strategy still studied by economists and marketers today.

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Phoenicians
Egyptians
Mayans
Persians