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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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  • Prints & Artwork

Packing Cinnamon For Export in 1884, Sri Lanka

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  • Ruins & Religious

The Perahera – An Annual Buddhist Procession, Kandy Ceylon

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National Museum of Colombo in Late 1800’s

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  • People & Lifestyle

Sorting Copra to make Coconut oil, Ceylon

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Colombo Harbour c1905

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Catamarans & Fishermen Ceylon c1880

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Processing rubber sheets ceylon

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  • People & Lifestyle

Group of Native Dancers in Ceylon

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General Hospital, Colombo, Ceylon
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General Hospital, Colombo, Ceylon

General Hospital, Colombo, Ceylon Early 1900s #IMG202 Address & Phone…

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Native sinhalese villagers near Colombo, Ceylon

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  • People & Lifestyle

Travel by cart near Kanthale Tank, Ceylon 1897

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A Tamil Lady, Ceylon c1875
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A Tamil Lady, Ceylon c1875

A Tamil Lady, Ceylon c1875 #IMG199

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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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