Which ancient civilization used a complex system of royal heralds and ceremonial events to launch new luxury products, often timing releases with religious festivals to maximize public awareness?

While modern product launches involve digital campaigns and social media, ancient civilizations had their own sophisticated methods of introducing new goods to the public. From ceremonial unveilings of innovations to royal endorsements, the introduction of new products in ancient times combined commerce, religion, and spectacle. Test your knowledge about how ancient merchants and craftspeople created buzz around their latest creations!

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Ancient Egyptians, who synchronized product launches with Nile flooding celebrations to showcase innovations to gathered crowds
Persians, who employed a network of royal messengers (angarum) to announce new products throughout their vast empire simultaneously
Ancient Romans, who developed the 'nundinae' market days and used staged public demonstrations for new goods in forums and amphitheaters
Mayans, who integrated product introductions into astronomical calendar events to suggest divine approval of new trade goods