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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

Pearl fisheries in ceylon 1920-1930

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  • Ruins & Religious

Temple of the Tooth, Kandy, Ceylon 1930 – 1940

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  • Ruins & Religious

A ruined Buddhist temple at Polonnaruwa, Ceylon

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A ruined temple Pollonarwa, Sri Lanka 1880 to 1890

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City of Kandy, Ceylon 1883

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Ruwanweliseya Dagoba at Anuradhapura, Ceylon Late 1800s

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  • People & Lifestyle

Group of Dancers, Ceylon in 1880-1890

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  • Buildings & Cities

Princes street, Colombo Ceylon early 1900s

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Native Sinhalese family in Sri Lanka early 1900s

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A typical native house in the nearby Sinharaja Forest, Ceylon

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Natives on the Road near Colombo Ceylon

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Transportation network of Canals Colombo 1890

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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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