Which ancient civilization pioneered the world's first known shopping mall, featuring over 100 standardized shops in a two-story complex with innovative product categorization?

The ancient world featured sophisticated retail operations that laid the groundwork for modern commerce. From the bustling agoras of Greece to the complex trade networks of Mesopotamia, ancient civilizations developed remarkable systems for product development and distribution. This trivia question explores how one particular civilization revolutionized retail operations through innovative architectural and organizational approaches that influenced commerce for millennia to come.

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Roman Empire (Trajan's Market, 2nd century CE)
Ancient Egypt (Karnak Commercial District, 1400 BCE)
Indus Valley Civilization (Mohenjo-daro Grand Bazaar, 2500 BCE)
Han Dynasty China (Chang'an Imperial Shopping Quarter, 100 BCE)