Which ancient civilization pioneered the concept of organized retail spaces with standardized shop dimensions, covered shopping arcades, and dedicated market streets as early as the 2nd millennium BCE?

The ancient world had sophisticated retail and trading systems long before modern commerce. From the bazaars of Mesopotamia to the agoras of Greece, ancient civilizations developed complex market structures, specialized retail spaces, and innovative trade networks. This trivia question explores how ancient merchants approached retail design and store layouts to maximize their commercial success in some of the world's earliest marketplaces.

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Ancient Egyptians with their riverside market pavilions along the Nile
Mesopotamians in cities like Ur and Babylon with their carefully planned bazaar districts
Ancient Greeks with their agora-centered city planning
Roman Empire with their multi-level shopping complexes like Trajan's Market