Which ancient civilization invented the first hermetically sealed food packaging using beeswax-coated containers?

Before modern plastic and cardboard, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated packaging solutions to preserve, transport, and sell their goods. From Egyptian alabaster jars for cosmetics to Mesopotamian clay vessels sealed with bitumen, these ancient packaging innovations were both functional and artistic. Test your knowledge about how our ancestors packaged their products for trade across the ancient world!

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Ancient Egyptians, who used beeswax-sealed papyrus containers for preserving foods like honey and wine
Ancient Romans, who developed wax-sealed terracotta amphorae primarily for olive oil transportation
Ancient Chinese, who created lacquered bamboo containers sealed with natural resins
Ancient Mayans, who used sealed clay pots with beeswax linings to store chocolate and medicinal herbs