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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
Ruins & Religious 75 posts
Prints & Artwork
Prints & Artwork 128 posts
Post-Colonial
Post-Colonial 39 posts
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Gateway at Kandy Temple of the Tooth

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Horse carriage on York street Colombo

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Sripada from the Ambogammoa Road at Pusbage

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Interior of Dambulla cave temple Sri Lanka 1880

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Mounting a naval gun at Trincomalee, Sri Lanka

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Hindu Temple at Trincomalee, Sri Lanka

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Native School Childrens Late 1800s Sri Lanka

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Nestea Ceylon Tea Advertisment c.1961

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Yatiyantota police station 1940-1950

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Old Sri Lanka Police Personals & the Station

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Galle Face Hotel Colombo, Late 1800s

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Up Country Tea pluckers, Sri Lanka

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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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