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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
New rest house at Negombo early 1900s
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  • Buildings & Cities

New rest house at Negombo early 1900s

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Festival of the moon 1800s
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Festival of the moon 1800s

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Sacred Bo Tree Anuradhapura Sri Lanka
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Sacred Bo Tree Anuradhapura Sri Lanka

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Antique print of Fort Baticalo, Ceylon
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Antique print of Fort Baticalo, Ceylon

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Nuera ellia (Nuwara eliya) 1800s
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Nuera ellia (Nuwara eliya) 1800s

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Antique map of Jafnapatnam Ceylon 1744
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Antique map of Jafnapatnam Ceylon 1744

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Hotel Ceylon Inter-continental, Colombo 1979
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  • Post-Colonial

Hotel Ceylon Inter-continental, Colombo 1979

Ceylon Intercontinental Hotel was open in 1973, built by Mr.…

Ranbodda Fall Sri Lanka c.1800s
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Ranbodda Fall Sri Lanka c.1800s

Ranbodda Fall, Sri Lanka C.1800s #IMG732

Mount Lavinia Hotel, Colombo 1930s
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Mount Lavinia Hotel, Colombo 1930s

Mount Lavinia Hotel, a colonial style beach hotel in Sri…

House of Richard Brixius in Cumbalwella
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House of Richard Brixius in Cumbalwella

House of Richard Brixius in Cumbalwella #IMG730

General View of Kandy early 1900s
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General View of Kandy early 1900s

General View of Kandy early 1900s #IMG729 VUE GENERALE DE…

Ruanweliseya Dagoba Anuradhapura Sri Lanka
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Ruanweliseya Dagoba Anuradhapura Sri Lanka

Ruanweliseya Dagoba Anuradhapura Sri Lanka #IMG728

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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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