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The Sri lankan Historical Photo Archive

Buildings & Cities
Buildings & Cities 196 posts
Nature & Landscape
Nature & Landscape 66 posts
People & Lifestyle
People & Lifestyle 302 posts
Ruins & Religious
Ruins & Religious 74 posts
Prints & Artwork
Prints & Artwork 128 posts
Post-Colonial
Post-Colonial 39 posts
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Traveller’s palm tree, Ceylon

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Bathing place near Colombo, Ceylon 1910

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Fishermen with their nets at Galle, Ceylon 1903

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Sinhalese Women at Work, Ceylon

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Jungle scene, Nuwara Eliya, Ceylon

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Brahmins at prayer, Ceylon

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Veddahs with their primitive weapons in Ceylon

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Brahmin Wedding in Ceylon

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Sigiriya Rest House, Ceylon 1920s

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Portrait of beautiful Tamil women, Ceylon

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A fishing boat at Mutwall near Kotahena in Colombo, Ceylon 1880 – 1905

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The Dutch gateway and coat of arms in Galle, Ceylon 1903

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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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