Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Question: Where was the first covered shopping mall created?

Answer: Trajan’s Market, built in ancient Rome between 100 and 110 A.D., is believed to be the first covered shopping mall in history. The market had six levels that held up to 150 different shops and apartments. You can visit the site, including exhibitions featuring models and videos, at Rome’s Museo dei Fori Imperiali.