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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
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  • People & Lifestyle

Sri Lankan Malays, Ceylon 1880-1890

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  • Buildings & Cities

Sri Dalada Maligawa at Kandy, Sri Lanka

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  • Buildings & Cities

Kandy Lake, Ceylon c.1880’s

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Temple of the tooth across the lake – Kandy

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  • People & Lifestyle

Natives & their mud hut, Ceylon

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  • People & Lifestyle

A Typical road side group of natives, Ceylon

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  • People & Lifestyle

Natives and Their Hut Ceylon

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  • People & Lifestyle

Door to door clay pot seller in the Colpetty Road Colombo

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Road Scene Kandy town, Sri Lanka 1962

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  • People & Lifestyle

A Group of Women Playing Raban (Tom-Tom)

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  • People & Lifestyle

Bridge of Boats over Kalani Ganga at Grand Pass 1880?s

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  • Nature & Landscape

The road under the Banyan Fork, Galle Road, Kalutara 1890?s

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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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