Which ancient civilization first used glass bottles as packaging for perfumes and ointments on a commercial scale?

Before modern retail, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated packaging methods to store, preserve, and transport their goods. From Egyptian alabaster vessels for perfumes to Phoenician amphorae for wine and olive oil, packaging wasn't just functional—it was an art form that communicated value and origin. Test your knowledge about how our ancestors packaged their precious commodities and how these innovations influenced trade across the ancient world.

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Ancient Egyptians, who developed clear glass containers around 1500 BCE for royal perfumes
Phoenicians, who revolutionized the Mediterranean trade with their glass packaging innovations around 50 BCE
Mesopotamians, who created the first glass vessels for cosmetics around 2000 BCE
Ancient Chinese, who developed specialized glass containers during the Han Dynasty for silk trade goods