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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 299 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

Native Boutique Colombo, Sri Lanka

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  • People & Lifestyle

Fruit Market Colombo Ceylon 1909

Native Fruit Shop, Ceylon c.1909 (more…)

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  • People & Lifestyle

Native Children Colombo Ceylon 1909

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  • Post-Colonial

Chatham Street Colombo Sri Lanka 1954

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  • Ruins & Religious

The Issurumuniya Rock Vihara – Sri Lanka

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  • Buildings & Cities

View from the Landing Jetty Colombo, Ceylon

Grand Oriental Hotel (GOH) Colombo, Sri Lanka (more…)

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  • Prints & Artwork

Fresco Paintings at Sigiriya Rock, Seegiriya Sri Lanka

THG Sigiri Frescies (Sigiri Lalanavo or Sigiri Apsaravo) (more…)

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  • Prints & Artwork

Ancient Map of Ceylon – Taprobana

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  • Videos

Sri Lanka – Non Alignment Movement Summit 1976 6 Part video footage

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  • Videos

Documentary Film on SRI LANKA

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  • Videos

A documentary film on Rukmani Devi

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  • Prints & Artwork

Old Map of Sri Lanka

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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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