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The Sri lankan Historical Photo Archive

Buildings & Cities
Buildings & Cities 196 Images
Nature & Landscape
Nature & Landscape 66 Images
People & Lifestyle
People & Lifestyle 302 Images
Ruins & Religious
Ruins & Religious 74 Images
Prints & Artwork
Prints & Artwork 128 Images
Post-Colonial
Post-Colonial 39 Images
Fort and harbour of Colombo 1800s
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Fort and harbour of Colombo 1800s

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Relic of the tooth of the Buddha, Sri Lanka
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Relic of the tooth of the Buddha, Sri Lanka

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Offering of a Kandyan Chief
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Offering of a Kandyan Chief

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Pisang Flower (Banana Flower) Ceylon c.1880
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Pisang Flower (Banana Flower) Ceylon c.1880

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Hotel Taprobane luggage label, Sri Lanka
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Hotel Taprobane luggage label, Sri Lanka

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Elephant kraal near Kurunegala forest
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Elephant kraal near Kurunegala forest

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White Man’s Tree at Koddiyar, South of Trincomalee
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White Man’s Tree at Koddiyar, South of Trincomalee

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Beautiful Tamil women c.1909
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Beautiful Tamil women c.1909

Elegant Tamil Lady Sri Lanka c.1909 by Skeen & Co…

Rodiya Girl Ceylon
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Rodiya Girl Ceylon

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Sinhalese Girl, Ceylon early 1900s
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Sinhalese Girl, Ceylon early 1900s

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Banyan Tree near Kalutara Colombo
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Banyan Tree near Kalutara Colombo

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Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya Sri Lanka
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Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya 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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