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The Sri lankan Historical Photo Archive

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Buildings & Cities 194 posts
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People & Lifestyle 299 posts
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Post-Colonial
Post-Colonial 39 posts
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Tea processing, Ceylon c.1880

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Kandyan Woman, Ceylon c.1870
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Kandyan Woman, Ceylon c.1870

Kandyan lady with traditional costumes and jewelryColorized Version of the…

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  • People & Lifestyle

Native Family ,Woman & Children, Ceylon 1870

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  • People & Lifestyle

Portrait of a Kandyan Landy – Ceylon

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  • People & Lifestyle

Kandy Chief & Family, Kandy, Ceylon

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  • People & Lifestyle

Native Sinhalese Girl 1870

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  • People & Lifestyle

Portrait of a Tamil Woman – Ceylon

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  • People & Lifestyle

Portrait of a Sinhalese Woman – Ceylon

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  • Prints & Artwork

Paintings of Sigiriya (Lion Rock) Female Figure

Sigiri (Lion Rock) is a unique ancient fortified city with…

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  • People & Lifestyle

Tea Sampling and Tasting, Rosita Tea Factory

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  • Buildings & Cities

Rest house at Gampola, Sri Lanka in 1894

Rest house at Gampola, Sri Lanka. Photograph originally taken by…

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  • People & Lifestyle

A tea factory Mariawatta Tea Estate, 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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