Which ancient civilization pioneered the earliest known form of 'visual merchandising' with standardized shop facades and product displays to attract customers?

While modern retail systems might seem far removed from ancient civilizations, many of our commercial practices have deep historical roots. The ancient world had sophisticated market systems with their own versions of consumer behavior analysis, retail innovations, and merchandising techniques. This trivia question explores how ancient merchants understood and influenced consumer behavior long before modern marketing science existed.

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Roman Empire with its tabernae system featuring identical storefronts with counters opening onto streets
Ancient Egyptians with hieroglyphic trade signs and standardized product arrangements based on religious symbolism
Chinese Han Dynasty with their state-regulated 'uniform display' mandates for silk and spice merchants
Phoenician maritime traders with their portable display systems designed for quick setup in foreign ports