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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
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Kandyan Chief Ceylon late 1800s

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Galle Road Near Colombo Sri Lanka Late 1800s

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Fruit seller Colombo Ceylon

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Group of Natives, Early 1900s Sri Lanka

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A Ceylon Tea Factory Early 1900s

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Fishermen and their native fishing boats Ceylon

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Bull carriages Near Kandy Sri Lanka Ceylon c.1930s
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Bull carriages Near Kandy Sri Lanka Ceylon c.1930s

Bull carriages Near Kandy Sri Lanka Ceylon c.1930s Native children…

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Nuwara Eliya Lake, Ceylon c.1880’s

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Fleet of Native Fishing boats Ceylon

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Galle road Ceylon by skeen Early 1900s

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Busy Streets of Colombo Town Hall Ceylon 1915

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Galle from the Harbour in Ceylon C.1870

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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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