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The Sri lankan Historical Photo Archive

Buildings & Cities
Buildings & Cities 194 posts
Nature & Landscape
Nature & Landscape 66 posts
People & Lifestyle
People & Lifestyle 299 posts
Ruins & Religious
Ruins & Religious 75 posts
Prints & Artwork
Prints & Artwork 128 posts
Post-Colonial
Post-Colonial 39 posts
10 Best Places to Visit in Sri Lanka
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  • Attractions & Activities

10 Best Places to Visit in Sri Lanka

10 Best Places to Visit in Sri Lanka – A…

Rambutan fruit vendors c1905
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  • People & Lifestyle
  • Trades & Professions

Rambutan fruit vendors c1905

This vintage photograph from early 20th-century Ceylon (now Sri Lanka)…

Victoria Memorial Eye Hospital, Colombo c1910s
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  • Buildings & Cities
  • City of Colombo

Victoria Memorial Eye Hospital, Colombo c1910s

Victoria Memorial Eye & Ear Hospital, Colombo c1910s The Victoria…

Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil Jaffna
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  • Hindu Heritage
  • Ruins & Religious

Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil Jaffna

Nallur Kandaswamy Kovil (Murugan Kovil) or Cundaswamys Temple c.1909 Cundaswamys…

St. Philip Neri Church, Negombo c1914
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  • Christian Heritage
  • Ruins & Religious

St. Philip Neri Church, Negombo c1914

St. Philip Neri Church, Negombo, Sri Lanka c1914 St. Philip…

Main Street in Pettah, Colombo 1980’s
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  • City of Colombo
  • Post-Colonial

Main Street in Pettah, Colombo 1980’s

Busy street scene, Main street, Colombo, Sri Lanka in 1980's…

The Honorable I.M.R.A Iriyagolle, Politician 1965–1970
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  • Political & Social
  • Post-Colonial

The Honorable I.M.R.A Iriyagolle, Politician 1965–1970

Honourable I.M.R.A Iriyagolle, Cabinet Minister of Education and Cultural Affairs…

Colombo Racecourse in Cinnamon Gardens, c.1913
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  • Buildings & Cities
  • City of Colombo

Colombo Racecourse in Cinnamon Gardens, c.1913

Colombo Racecourse in Cinnamon Gardens, c.1913 by Skeen & Co,.

Water Buffalo ploughing paddy fields
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  • Agriculture & Plantations
  • People & Lifestyle

Water Buffalo ploughing paddy fields

A water buffalo working on the rice paddy in Sri…

The Holy Shrine Of Kataragama, Sri Lanka 1966
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  • Buddhist Temples
  • Festivals & Events
  • Hindu Heritage
  • Post-Colonial

The Holy Shrine Of Kataragama, Sri Lanka 1966

Kataragama Kataragama Maha Dêvalê in 1966 Kataragama (also Katharagama, Katirkamam…

Aerial View of Colombo Docks Sri Lanka in 1942
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  • Buildings & Cities
  • Colombo Harbour

Aerial View of Colombo Docks Sri Lanka in 1942

View of Colombo Docks Sri Lanka in 1942 Photograph Title:…

Young woman vintage portrait in Sri Lanka c.1880-90s
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  • People & Lifestyle
  • Portraits

Young woman vintage portrait in Sri Lanka c.1880-90s

Young woman vintage portrait in Sri Lanka c.1880-90s Portrait of…

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Discover the Stories Behind Every Image

Discover the Lankapura photo archive, a captivating collection of historical photographs of Sri Lanka. Our archive features images dating back from the 1850s to the 1970s, offering a visual journey through the island's rich history. Each Sri Lanka image tells a unique story, preserving moments that reflect the country’s cultural and historical heritage.

Andrée Anon Anuradhapura Apothecaries Ceylon Coffee Ceylon Pictorials Ceylon Tea Colombo Elephant Eye Hospital Francis Fiebig Galle Fort Henry Salt Hospital Jaffna John & Co Kandy Lawton Lionel Wendt Plâté Robert Knox Sadoon Scowen Skeen Uduman VOC William Henry

Explore our growing archive of Sri Lankan photos showcasing rare historic photos and antique photographs of the country. From landscapes to cultural moments, these old pictures of Sri Lanka give you a glimpse into its fascinating past. Join us in preserving and sharing this collection for future generations to enjoy.

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