Which ancient civilization invented the first known retail shelving system with standardized product display techniques for their marketplaces around 1500 BCE?

The ancient world had sophisticated retail systems long before modern shopping malls. From Mesopotamian bazaars to Roman macellums, ancient civilizations developed complex commercial networks and pioneering retail strategies. This poll explores one fascinating aspect of ancient retail history that revolutionized how merchants displayed and sold their products. Test your knowledge of these early commercial innovations that still influence retail practices today!

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Ancient Egyptians, who created tiered display tables in their markets to showcase goods by price and quality
Sumerians, who developed clay tablet 'price tags' and organized goods on stepped platforms according to origin
Phoenicians, who created the first portable market stalls with specialized display niches for different trade goods
Minoans, who pioneered columned marketplace layouts with designated product categories in each section