Which ancient civilization pioneered the first known purpose-built, covered shopping complex with standardized store layouts and organized merchant spaces around 100-200 CE?

Before modern shopping malls and department stores, ancient civilizations developed sophisticated marketplaces that revolutionized commerce. From the agoras of Greece to the forums of Rome and the bazaars of Mesopotamia, these early retail environments established patterns of commerce we still see today. This poll tests your knowledge about the world's earliest planned retail spaces and how they shaped both commerce and society in the ancient world.

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Roman Empire (Trajan's Market in Rome)
Han Dynasty China (Chang'an Imperial Market)
Ancient Greece (Athenian Stoa)
Sassanid Persian Empire (Royal Bazaar of Ctesiphon)