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The Sri lankan Historical Photo Archive

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Buildings & Cities 194 posts
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Nature & Landscape 66 posts
People & Lifestyle
People & Lifestyle 298 posts
Ruins & Religious
Ruins & Religious 75 posts
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Post-Colonial
Post-Colonial 39 posts
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View on the Kalani River

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Abhayagiri Dagoba Ruins at Anuradhapura, Ceylon

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Traditional hand method (Transplanting) of cultivating Rice

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Portrait of a Tamil Lady, Ceylon c.1890

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The Horse Races at Galle Face, Colombo

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Tea Planters Bungalow Haputale Estate 1870

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Native village women and their Hut, Ceylon

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Ferry boat, Ceylon 1910

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The entrance to temple of the tooth Kandy, Ceylon 1910

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Crossing a river in Ceylon

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Native family and their dwelling, Ceylon

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Native life in Kollupitiya Bazaar, Colombo, Ceylon

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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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