Which ancient civilization first developed the retail strategy of 'loss leaders' - selling certain items below cost to attract customers who would then purchase more profitable goods?

The marketplaces of ancient civilizations were more sophisticated than many realize! From the complex trading networks of Mesopotamia to the bustling agoras of Greece and forums of Rome, these civilizations developed intricate understanding of consumer behavior. This trivia challenges you to explore how ancient merchants understood and influenced their customers' purchasing decisions - proving that while technology changes, human psychology in commerce remains remarkably consistent across millennia.

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Ancient Rome, where merchants at the Forum would sell imported spices at a loss to attract wealthy patricians to their shops
Ancient Egypt, where temple merchants discounted religious amulets to encourage purchases of more expensive burial goods
Ancient Greece, where agora vendors would offer cheap olive oil to promote their premium wines and textiles
Ancient China, where Han Dynasty silk road merchants reduced prices on local ceramics to sell exotic western goods