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.
First Mail, First Postal System
By Michael Alan Prestwood
Author and Natural Philosopher
01 Jan 2023
Published 3 years ago.
Updated 2 years ago.
First Mail, First Postal System
2400 BCE
Egypt
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