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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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  • Buildings & Cities

The Boer Cemetery near Bandarawela, Ceylon 1903

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  • People & Lifestyle

The plantation Tamils of Ceylon

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  • Ruins & Religious

Ancient Hindu Goddess Durga at Anuradhapura

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  • Post-Colonial

Panadura to Ratnapura Road, Sri Lanka 1962

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  • People & Lifestyle

Loading plumbago barrels into bullock carts for shipping

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  • Buildings & Cities

Steamers at Colombo harbour Ceylon 1937

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  • Post-Colonial

Punchbowl forces club (RAF) situated in Colombo 1945

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  • Post-Colonial

“Grasmere” Situated in Gregory’s Road, Colombo 1945

"Grasmere" Situated in Gregory's Road, Colombo 1945 era and used…

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  • Ruins & Religious

Polonnaruwa Gal Vihara seated Buddha Statue, Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

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  • Nature & Landscape

Clearing forests to plant Tea, Late 1800?s Ceylon

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  • Nature & Landscape

Up country Teh (Tea) plantation in Sri Lanka 1880

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  • Nature & Landscape

Elephants at Kandy Ceylon Early 1900

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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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