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The Sri lankan Historical Photo Archive

Buildings & Cities
Buildings & Cities 195 posts
Nature & Landscape
Nature & Landscape 66 posts
People & Lifestyle
People & Lifestyle 299 posts
Ruins & Religious
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Post-Colonial
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Buddhist Priests & Native villages in Sri Lanka
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Buddhist Priests & Native villages in Sri Lanka

Buddhist Priests & Native villages in Sri Lanka early 1800s…

Kalani Ganga (Boat Bridge) near Grand Pass
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Kalani Ganga (Boat Bridge) near Grand Pass

Kalani Ganga (Boat Bridge) near Grand Pass #IMG694

Bungalow of a coffee planter Ceylon 1800s
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Bungalow of a coffee planter Ceylon 1800s

Bungalow of a coffee planter early 1800s #IMG693

Ivory Turning in early 1900s Sri Lanka
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Ivory Turning in early 1900s Sri Lanka

Ivory Turning, Sri Lanka in early 1900s #IMG692 Ivory Carving…

Dalada maligawa Kandy 1800s
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Dalada maligawa Kandy 1800s

Dalada maligawa Kandy 1800s #IMG691 Kandy (candy) temple of buddha…

Uva Province Haputale Sri Lanka 1800s
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Uva Province Haputale Sri Lanka 1800s

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Gordon Gardens Colombo Sri Lanka c.1924
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Gordon Gardens Colombo Sri Lanka c.1924

Gordon Gardens Colombo Sri Lanka c.1924 #IMG689 (more…)

York Street looking towards the Landing Jetty, Colombo
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York Street looking towards the Landing Jetty, Colombo

York Street looking towards the Landing Jetty, Colombo #IMG688

Kelaniya Temple & Dagoba c.1907
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Kelaniya Temple & Dagoba c.1907

Kelaniya Temple & Dagoba Sri Lanka c.1907 #IMG687

Last Rest House on the way to Sri Pada
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Last Rest House on the way to Sri Pada

Last Rest House on the way to Sri Pada #IMG686

Entrance to Colombo Harbour, Sri Lanka 1900s
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Entrance to Colombo Harbour, Sri Lanka 1900s

Entrance to Colombo Harbor from the North East Breakwater, Ceylon…

Bullock Hackery Colombo Ceylon
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Bullock Hackery Colombo Ceylon

Bullock Hackery c.1890-1910 Colombo, Photo by S.D.H.M. Sadoon #IMG684

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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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