Which ancient civilization invented the world's first known retail advertising, using stone carvings to promote businesses in commercial districts?

Test your knowledge about the world's oldest retail practices! Ancient civilizations developed sophisticated commerce systems that laid the groundwork for modern retail. From Mesopotamian market stalls to Roman shopping complexes, these early merchants pioneered retail strategies we still use today. This poll explores how our ancestors approached commerce, advertising, and consumer engagement thousands of years ago.

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Ancient Egypt, with hieroglyphic shop signs along the Nile marketplaces
Ancient Rome, with carved signs and painted advertisements in places like Pompeii
Mesopotamia, with cuneiform tablets listing merchant specialties at city gates
Ancient China, with silk banners advertising goods during Han Dynasty markets