Which ancient civilization pioneered the concept of 'shop signs' with distinctive visual merchandising symbols to attract customers to specific trades and products?

The ancient world had sophisticated retail and commerce systems long before modern shopping malls. From the bustling agoras of Greece to the complex trade networks of Mesopotamia, ancient civilizations developed innovative methods for product distribution, merchandising, and commercial transactions. This poll explores how ancient retailers presented and promoted their goods to consumers across different civilizations.

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Ancient Rome, where shopkeepers hung carved emblems outside their stores representing their trade (bakers used wheat sheaves, cobblers used sandals)
Ancient Egypt, where hieroglyphic symbols were painted on papyrus and hung outside shops to indicate products for sale
Ancient China, where silk banners with painted symbols were first used to distinguish different merchants in marketplaces
Ancient Maya, who carved stone reliefs outside market stalls to indicate different product categories and attract customers