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The Sri lankan Historical Photo Archive

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  • Nature & Landscape

Giant bamboo, Ceylon

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Four Kandyan girls Sri Lanka
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  • People & Lifestyle
  • Portraits

Four Kandyan girls Sri Lanka

P.26 - Click on Image to View Full-size Photograph Four…

Mt Lavinia Road – Colombo, Ceylon
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  • People & Lifestyle
  • Road Scenes

Mt Lavinia Road – Colombo, Ceylon

P.25 - Click on Image to View Full-size Photograph Colhetty…

Ceylon Kandyan Chief 1875
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  • People & Lifestyle
  • Portraits

Ceylon Kandyan Chief 1875

Ceylon Kandyan Chief 1875 #IMG024

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  • People & Lifestyle

Elephant transporting a boiler to Tea Factory

Elephant transporting a boiler to Tea Factory - P023A -…

Native Street Scene 1870, Ceylon
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  • People & Lifestyle
  • Road Scenes

Native Street Scene 1870, Ceylon

CEYLON Superb Native Street Scene 1870.jp P.22

Sinhalese Peasants 1880 Ceylon
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  • People & Lifestyle
  • Road Scenes

Sinhalese Peasants 1880 Ceylon

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Skinnan Road, Colombo, Ceylon 1870
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  • People & Lifestyle
  • Road Scenes

Skinnan Road, Colombo, Ceylon 1870

A street scene at Skinnan Road, Colombo, Ceylon IMG20 Native…

Ceylon Busy Road View
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  • People & Lifestyle
  • Road Scenes

Ceylon Busy Road View

CEYLON BUSY ROAD VIEW BY PLATE & CO Publisher: PLATE…

Bullock Cart and Driver, Ceylon
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  • People & Lifestyle
  • Travel & Transportation

Bullock Cart and Driver, Ceylon

Native bullock hackery, late 1800's Photographer/Publisher: Charles T. Scowen and…

A Tea factory, 1880’s
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  • Ceylon Tea
  • People & Lifestyle

A Tea factory, 1880’s

A Tea factory, 1880s #017 A Tea Manufacture, 1880's

1900 Devil Dancers Ceylon
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  • People & Lifestyle
  • Traditional & Cultural Rituals

1900 Devil Dancers Ceylon

1900 Devil Dancers Ceylon #016

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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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