Which ancient civilization pioneered the use of specialized shop facades with protruding counters that displayed goods to passing street traffic, essentially creating the world's first 'window shopping' experience?

Before modern retail stores, ancient civilizations had sophisticated approaches to displaying their goods. From the bustling markets of Mesopotamia to the grand bazaars of Rome, visual merchandising has a history spanning thousands of years. This poll tests your knowledge about how ancient merchants created appealing displays to attract customers and boost sales in some of history's earliest retail environments.

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Ancient Romans, with their tabernae shops featuring wide openings and marble counters extending into streets
Ancient Egyptians, with their market stalls featuring painted awnings and hierarchical product displays
Mesopotamians, with their tiered mud-brick display platforms in the central marketplace
Ancient Chinese, with their silk-screened shop dividers and bamboo display racks