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The Sri lankan Historical Photo Archive

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Buildings & Cities 195 posts
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Nature & Landscape 66 posts
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People & Lifestyle 299 posts
Ruins & Religious
Ruins & Religious 75 posts
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Post-Colonial
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Kolpity from the Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo
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Kolpity from the Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo

Kolpity from the Cinnamon Gardens, Colombo Sri Lanka c.1845 #IMG683…

Ferry Across the Mahaweli ganga
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Ferry Across the Mahaweli ganga

Ferry Across the Mahaweli ganga #IMG682Image submitted by Niranjan Karunathilake

Fishing cove near Colombo 1808
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Fishing cove near Colombo 1808

Fishing cove near Colombo C.1808 #IMG681 Artist:Daniell, William (1769-1837), after…

Victoria arcade & GOH Buildings Colombo Fort
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Victoria arcade & GOH Buildings Colombo Fort

Victoria arcade & GOH Buildings Colombo Fort #IMG680Grand Oriental Hotel…

General view of Colombo Harbor 1930s
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General view of Colombo Harbor 1930s

General view of Colombo Harbor 1930s #IMG679

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Gaffoor’s Building Colombo early 1900s

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Tram car on York Street Colombo 1900-1910

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Village scene at Rathnapura

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On top of Sri Pada Sri Lanka c.1800s

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Ruins at Polonnaruwa 1800s

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Bullock Wagons Colombo 1930s

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Hindu Temple Colombo early 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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