Which ancient civilization pioneered the use of clay tablets called 'tamkārum records' to track customer purchasing patterns and preferences across multiple markets?

While modern retail relies on sophisticated analytics, ancient civilizations had their own methods of tracking customer preferences and market trends. Mesopotamian merchants, Egyptian traders, and Roman market officials all developed systems to understand their customers. This poll explores how ancient civilizations used early forms of 'retail analytics' to gain competitive advantages in their bustling marketplaces, revealing that data-driven commerce is far from a modern invention.

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Mesopotamia (specifically Babylonian merchants)
Ancient Egypt (during the New Kingdom period)
Roman Empire (urban market officials)
Phoenician trading networks