By Natural Philosopher Mike Prestwood
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First Mail, First Postal System

First Mail, First Postal System

From Year 0 (BCE/CE): -2400
Post Date: 01/16/2023

The first known postal system goes back to the Pharoah’s of Egypt circa 2400 BCE. Pharaohs used couriers to send out decrees throughout the Egyptian territory. The earliest surviving piece of mail dates back to 255 BCE and is also Egyptian.

 

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