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The Sri lankan Historical Photo Archive

Buildings & Cities
Buildings & Cities 196 Images
Nature & Landscape
Nature & Landscape 66 Images
People & Lifestyle
People & Lifestyle 302 Images
Ruins & Religious
Ruins & Religious 74 Images
Prints & Artwork
Prints & Artwork 128 Images
Post-Colonial
Post-Colonial 39 Images
Church at Marawila, Sri Lanka 1932
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Church at Marawila, Sri Lanka 1932

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Buddhist Priests & Native villages in Sri Lanka
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Buddhist Priests & Native villages in Sri Lanka

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

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

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

Ivory Carving in Early Sri Lanka In Sri Lanka elephants…

Dalada maligawa Kandy 1800s
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Dalada maligawa Kandy 1800s

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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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York Street looking towards the Landing Jetty, Colombo

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Kelaniya Temple & Dagoba c.1907

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Last Rest House on the way to Sri Pada

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Entrance to Colombo Harbour, Sri Lanka 1900s

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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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