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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 298 posts
Ruins & Religious
Ruins & Religious 75 posts
Prints & Artwork
Prints & Artwork 128 posts
Post-Colonial
Post-Colonial 39 posts
View of Colombo Ceylon c.1880
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  • Buildings & Cities

View of Colombo Ceylon c.1880

View of Colombo Ceylon 1880 #IMG333

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  • Nature & Landscape

A tea garden Nuwara Eliya Ceylon

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  • People & Lifestyle

Silversmiths at work, Ceylon c.1880

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  • People & Lifestyle

Vegetable Stalls at Borella Market Colombo Ceylon 1938

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  • Nature & Landscape

Adam’s Peak Falls, Ceylon

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Ruins of Thupa-Rama at Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka

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Lord Valentia travelling to Colombo, Ceylon c.1803

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  • People & Lifestyle

Boatmen and Catamarans on the coast of Ceylon

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  • Prints & Artwork

Lankatilleke Vihara at Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka

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  • People & Lifestyle

Scenery in Sri Lanka (Ceylon) c.1852

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  • People & Lifestyle

Compound of a bungalow, Ceylon, Sri Lanka

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Dwelling of Buddhist priests, 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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