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The Sri lankan Historical Photo Archive

Buildings & Cities
Buildings & Cities 196 posts
Nature & Landscape
Nature & Landscape 66 posts
People & Lifestyle
People & Lifestyle 302 posts
Ruins & Religious
Ruins & Religious 74 posts
Prints & Artwork
Prints & Artwork 128 posts
Post-Colonial
Post-Colonial 39 posts
The Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque in Pettah, Colombo
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The Jami-Ul-Alfar Mosque in Pettah, Colombo

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Gaffoor’s building on Main Street Colombo
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Gaffoor’s building on Main Street Colombo

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Prince street colombo early 1900s
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Prince street colombo early 1900s

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Portrait of native Sinhalese Man c.1880
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Portrait of native Sinhalese Man c.1880

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The Famous Kelaniya Temple, Colombo
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The Famous Kelaniya Temple, Colombo

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Traditional Devil Dancers in Sri Lanka
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Traditional Devil Dancers in Sri Lanka

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Buddhist priest in Sri Lanka late 1800s
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Buddhist priest in Sri Lanka late 1800s

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Colombo Grand Oriental Hotel luggage label
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Colombo Grand Oriental Hotel luggage label

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Entrance to Queens House, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Entrance to Queens House, Colombo, Sri Lanka

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Buddhist Vihara at maligakanda 1900s
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Buddhist Vihara at maligakanda 1900s

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Bell tower & rickshaws on main street in Pettah
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Bell tower & rickshaws on main street in Pettah

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Brazen Palace – Anuradhapura Sri Lanka
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Brazen Palace – Anuradhapura 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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