Which ancient civilization invented the first standardized product packaging with branded seals that guaranteed authenticity and contents, revolutionizing long-distance trade around 2000 BCE?

Before modern corporations and global marketing, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated commercial identities and product innovations. From maker's marks on pottery to standardized weights and measures, these early 'brands' helped establish trust, quality, and recognition in ancient marketplaces. This poll explores how ancient merchants and artisans created lasting commercial legacies that would influence trade practices for millennia to come.

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Mesopotamia (specifically Assyrian merchants)
Ancient Egypt during the Middle Kingdom
The Indus Valley Civilization
Minoan Crete