In an era when modern means of communication had not yet appeared, the postal service constituted the most important artery for communication between people, while the 'postman' represented the living link carrying letters, hopes, and nostalgia. The post office was a daily destination for many families to send their letters to loved ones in distant places, as the Saudi Post was established in 1926 to provide postal services in all regions.

Letters were handwritten and carefully placed in distinctive white envelopes adorned with dashed blue and red lines. The recipient's name was written on the right and the sender's name on the left. The envelopes were then sealed with glue and stamps were affixed, each stamp telling an important event commemorating a prominent scene in the Kingdom's history, before being handed over to a postal employee to begin their journey to their destination.

At that time, sending methods varied between regular mail and registered mail, the latter allowing tracking of letters and ensuring their return to the sender if delivery was impossible. The passage of the 'postman' through neighborhoods was not just a fleeting event or a mere carrier of letters; rather, he was part of people's daily lives and memories, and his presence extended into poetry and popular culture. He wore a formal uniform and carried a bag to store letters, moving between houses on a bicycle carrying long-awaited messages. The postal service was not limited to correspondence; it also served as a means of introducing others, as many people used to publish their photos, names, and hobbies in the pages of newspapers and magazines. Fahd Khalaf Al-Jubhan, a former employee of the Saudi Post in the Northern Border region, told SPA that ancient historical villages such as (Linah, Umm Radmah, Lawqah, and Al-Duwayd) emerged as pivotal stations on the telegraph and letter-carrying route, along the caravan trails and famous historical paths, foremost among them 'Darb Zubaida'. Despite the change of means and the emergence of modern technology, these villages remain a living witness to the beginnings of human communication in the north of the Kingdom, and an example of their historical role in delivering letters and preserving affection between family and loved ones in an era when every letter carried longing and an unforgettable impact.