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The Sri lankan Historical Photo Archive

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Pearl Drilling, Fishing Ceylon 1909
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  • Fishing Boats & Fishermen
  • People & Lifestyle

Pearl Drilling, Fishing Ceylon 1909

Pearl Drilling, Fishing Ceylon 1909 #003 Date: c.1909 Photographer/Publisher: Andree,…

Padda Boats on the Negombo Canal, Ceylon
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  • People & Lifestyle
  • Rivers & Waterways

Padda Boats on the Negombo Canal, Ceylon

Padda Boats on the Negombo Canal Old Dutch Canal. The…

1900’s Devil Dancers Ceylon
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  • Entertainment & Leisure
  • People & Lifestyle
  • Traditional & Cultural Rituals

1900’s Devil Dancers Ceylon

Group of Sri Lankan Traditional Dancers in 1900s

Elephant Cart, Ceylon
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  • Drawings & Manuscripts
  • Prints & Artwork

Elephant Cart, Ceylon

Route between Colombo and Kandy

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  • Videos

A tour of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) in 1932

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIlI5fhZsxQ v.1 (more…)

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  • Videos

Ceylon & Asia 1940 Video

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  • Videos

Rare and old footage of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wnlmS3orRE v.3 (more…)

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  • Videos

Song Of Ceylon (1934)

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWlxvC-eb-g v.6 Song Of Ceylon - Primitive life in Sri…

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  • Videos

Charming Ceylon 1931 – Sri Lanka

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ptn8Jt5u4g8 v.2 A video tour of the island of Ceylon…

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Kandy, Botanical Garden, Road to Ratnapura 1955

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Nuwara Eliya (tea country) Kandy in 1955

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  • Videos

Negombo, Colombo, Chilaw 1955 Video

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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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