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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
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Pettah Scene Colombo, Sri Lanka Early 1900s

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  • People & Lifestyle

Loading Tea in to Double Bullock Carts

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  • Prints & Artwork

Talipot palm in Ceylon 1895 Botanical Print

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Railway Station at Talawakelle Sri Lanka

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  • Nature & Landscape

Lake view & the Boat-House, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

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View of Cotta Road near Borella, Colombo 1915

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  • People & Lifestyle

View of Ratnapura town and its people, c.1910

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  • Buildings & Cities

View of the Old Kalutara Police Station

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Steamers & sailing ships at Colombo Harbour

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  • Prints & Artwork

Botanical Print by Ernst Heyn of tropical epithytes of Ceylon 1895

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  • People & Lifestyle

Cotta Road near Borella 1890-1900s

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  • Buildings & Cities

Street scene in Pettah Colombo, Native Quarters

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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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