Which ancient civilization created the world's first known purpose-built shopping complex with standardized storefronts, covered walkways, and visual merchandising techniques?

Before modern shopping malls and e-commerce platforms, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated retail environments that shaped commerce for millennia. The earliest marketplaces weren't just places to trade goods—they were vital centers of cultural exchange, political discourse, and technological innovation. This poll explores the fascinating retail history of the ancient world and how these early commercial spaces influenced merchandising techniques we still use today.

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Ancient Rome (Trajan's Market, 2nd century CE)
Ancient Greece (The Agora of Athens, 6th century BCE)
Ancient Egypt (Thebes Market District, 15th century BCE)
Mesopotamia (Babylon's Royal Shopping District, 18th century BCE)