Which ancient civilization pioneered the first known use of 'visual merchandising' by displaying goods on specially designed stepped platforms in their marketplaces?

Before modern malls and e-commerce, ancient civilizations pioneered sophisticated retail systems. Their marketplaces weren't just places of commerce but centers of cultural exchange and innovation. This trivia question explores how ancient civilizations revolutionized visual merchandising and retail display techniques that still influence modern shopping experiences today. Test your knowledge about retail history that dates back thousands of years!

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Ancient Egypt, where merchants used angled display stands called 'merchant steps' to showcase luxury goods imported from trade routes
Ancient Rome, where the macellum (market buildings) featured raised display counters with specialized lighting to highlight premium goods
Mesopotamia, where Sumerian shopkeepers created the 'ziggurat display' to organize products by value and attract wealthy customers
Ancient China, where Han Dynasty merchants pioneered multi-tiered bamboo displays to showcase silk and ceramic products by quality grade