Which ancient civilization is credited with inventing one of the first known consumer market research techniques by having merchants travel with goods to learn foreign preferences before mass-producing items for export?

Before modern commerce, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated trading systems and marketplaces that would surprise many modern retail experts. The earliest known retail environments weren't just places of transaction but social hubs where cultural exchange happened alongside commerce. This poll explores how ancient civilizations approached market research and customer insights without today's technology but with remarkable innovation.

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Phoenicians (1500-300 BCE)
Romans (753 BCE-476 CE)
Mayans (2000 BCE-1500 CE)
Babylonians (1894-539 BCE)