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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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  • People & Lifestyle

Veddahs of Ceylon (Wild Men or Yakkas)

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  • People & Lifestyle

Native Singhalese Woman

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  • People & Lifestyle

Native woman 1880-1890

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  • Prints & Artwork

Kandy Temple Art, Sri Lanka

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  • Ruins & Religious

Kelaniya Buddhist Temple, Ceylon

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  • Nature & Landscape

Tea Plantation & The Factory c.1880?s

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  • People & Lifestyle

Road scene near Colombo, Ceylon c.1880

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Pothuhera Railway Station, Kurunegala, Ceylon 1890’s

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  • Post-Colonial

Century of Education Parade Sri Lanka 1969

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Tamil woman Ceylon Late 1800’s
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  • People & Lifestyle
  • Portraits

Tamil woman Ceylon Late 1800’s

Tamil woman 1880s-1910

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  • Buildings & Cities

Galavidaputena – Kadugannawa roadway rock tunnel 1880

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Ceylon Railway Engine 66 at Kurunegala in 1909

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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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