Which ancient civilization created the world's oldest known advertisement, a papyrus offering a reward for the return of a runaway slave?

Before billboards and social media, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated methods to promote their goods and services. From town criers in Mesopotamia to painted walls in Pompeii, advertising has deep historical roots. This poll explores how our ancestors marketed their wares thousands of years ago, revealing that product promotion is as old as civilization itself.

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Ancient Egypt (circa 3000 BCE)
Mesopotamian Sumerians (circa 3500 BCE)
Ancient Greece (circa 1200 BCE)
Indus Valley Civilization (circa 2500 BCE)