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The Sri lankan Historical Photo Archive

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Sinhalese Potters Colombo 1913

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Sinhalese Carpenters Colombo Sri Lanka Early 1900
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Sinhalese Carpenters Colombo Sri Lanka Early 1900

Sinhalese Carpenters Colombo Sri Lanka Early 1900 - IMG234

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Buddhist Temple Ceylon c.1880’s

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Electric Tramways on Main Street Colombo Ceylon Early 1900s

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Portrait of a Native Girl Ceylon c.1890

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Native Kandyan Dancers Ceylon c1910

Kandyan Dance is a dance form that originated in Kandy…

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Native Huts & Villagers near Colombo, Ceylon c.1920s

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Street scene Pettah Colombo Late 1800s

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Fishing canoes at Mt. Lavinia beach, Ceylon – Sri Lanka

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Native Sinhalese Girl, Ceylon c.1800s
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Native Sinhalese Girl, Ceylon c.1800s

Native Sinhalese Girl from Ceylon Late 1800s IMG0226 Photography/Publisher: Scowen…

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Native Ferry Boat Ceylon

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River Transport at Ratnapura 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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