Which ancient civilization pioneered the first known example of 'retail zoning' by organizing their marketplaces with specific sections for different product categories?

Before modern shopping malls and online stores, ancient civilizations created sophisticated marketplaces that pioneered retail concepts we still use today. From the grand agoras of Greece to the bustling forums of Rome and the labyrinthine bazaars of Mesopotamia, ancient merchants understood the importance of store layouts, customer experience, and brand recognition. Test your knowledge about these early retail innovations that shaped commerce for millennia!

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• The Sumerians in Mesopotamia, with their sectioned bazaars in Uruk (c. 3500 BCE)
• The Egyptians in their Nile-side markets of Memphis (c. 3000 BCE)
• The Indus Valley civilization in their grid-patterned markets of Mohenjo-daro (c. 2600 BCE)
• The Minoan civilization in their palace-centered markets of Knossos (c. 2000 BCE)

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