In the past the postal system was far more inconvenient. The first couriers thought to have existed dates back to around 2400BC. This is when the Pharaohs were believed to have used couriers to send their decrees across the territory of the state. However, it is not until much later when more credible claims of the invention of the more formal postal system can be found.
It is believed that in 500 BC the Persian King Cyrus the Great invented the first system, although some people believe that it was his successor, Darius I of Persia who deserves the credit. This system was a series of stations where couriers would ride to the next post in order to deliver mail. At each of the stops the couriers were able to change his horse to ensure that the maximum speed was achieved.
[Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mail]
The first more recognised postal service used for delivery letters and documents is thought to have been started in 1653 in Paris. De Valayer was able to set up a series of mail boxes for the public to place their letters. De Valayer would check the boxes and post any of the letters that were posted provided they had the address on the front. However this system failed pretty quickly after one of his enemies decided to scupper his business and placed mice inside the boxes that ate all of the contents.
These days our courier and postal systems are far more advanced than ever before. Mail is no longer restricted to the speed of men on foot or by horses. We are able to provide multiple ways to deliver your orders, be they documents or bulk shipments. If you would like to use any of our international courier services please send an email to: inquiries@royaleinternational.com.
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