Which ancient civilization is credited with inventing the world's first known 'seasonal sales promotion' for textiles, similar to modern retail promotional events?

Long before modern shopping malls and e-commerce, ancient civilizations had sophisticated marketplaces and trading systems. These early retail environments weren't just places of commerce but social and cultural hubs that defined their societies. Test your knowledge about how the ancients approached retail, product launches, and market research in ways that might surprise you with their sophistication and innovation.

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Ancient Rome with their 'Mercatus Reductus' seasonal discounts that coincided with the Saturnalia festival
Ancient Egypt, where seasonal Nile flooding created regular 'flood sales' to clear inventory before potential water damage
Mesopotamian merchants, who created 'royal decree days' with special prices when new rulers ascended to the throne
Babylonians, who implemented systematic price reductions during their New Year festival (Akitu) to attract shoppers to the marketplace