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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
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Street scene in Pettah Colombo, Native Quarters

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Street view in Colombo Pettah, Ceylon

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Road Scene Colpetty, Colombo, Ceylon early 1900s

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Kandy Perahera Sri Lanka c.1960-70
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Kandy Perahera Sri Lanka c.1960-70

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Colombo harbor 1914, Ceylon

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Queens Hotel Kandy, 1910 – 1920s Ceylon

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Buddhist Temple on the road to Galle, Ceylon

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Antique map of Galle fort, Sri Lanka 1726

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Colombo Harbor Breakwater under construction

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Colombo Harbor & Breakwater Ceylon by Scowen 1890s

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Antique map of Mannar Dutch Fort Sri Lanka 1726

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Hindu celebration Colombo, Ceylon & India 1955

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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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