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The Sri lankan Historical Photo Archive

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Nature & Landscape 66 posts
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Prints & Artwork
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Post-Colonial
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Buddhist Temple at Kelaniya sri Lanka 1940-50s
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  • Post-Colonial

Buddhist Temple at Kelaniya sri Lanka 1940-50s

Kelaniya Buddhist temple Colombo Sri Lanka #IMG727

Fort and harbour of Colombo 1800s
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  • Prints & Artwork

Fort and harbour of Colombo 1800s

Fort and harbor of Colombo #IMG726

Relic of the tooth of the Buddha, Sri Lanka
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  • Ruins & Religious

Relic of the tooth of the Buddha, Sri Lanka

Relic of the tooth of the Buddha, Sri Lanka #IMG725

Offering of a Kandyan Chief
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  • Prints & Artwork

Offering of a Kandyan Chief

Offering of a Kandyan chief Early 1800s #IMG724

Pisang Flower (Banana Flower) Ceylon c.1880
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  • Nature & Landscape

Pisang Flower (Banana Flower) Ceylon c.1880

Pisang Flower (Banana Flower) Ceylan c.1880 #IMG723 (more…)

Hotel Taprobane luggage label, Sri Lanka
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  • Prints & Artwork

Hotel Taprobane luggage label, Sri Lanka

Hotel Taprobane luggage label, Sri Lanka c.1950-1960 #IMG722

Elephant kraal near Kurunegala forest
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  • Prints & Artwork

Elephant kraal near Kurunegala forest

Elephant kraal near Kurunegala forest #IMG721

White Man’s Tree at Koddiyar, South of Trincomalee
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  • Buildings & Cities

White Man’s Tree at Koddiyar, South of Trincomalee

White Man’s Tree at Koddiyar, South of Trincomalee Ceylon #IMG720…

Rodiya Girl Ceylon
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  • People & Lifestyle

Rodiya Girl Ceylon

Rodiya Girl Ceylon #IMG712

Banyan Tree near Kalutara Colombo
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  • Prints & Artwork

Banyan Tree near Kalutara Colombo

Banyan Tree near Kalutara Colombo #IMG710

Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya Sri Lanka
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  • Post-Colonial

Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya Sri Lanka

Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya (Temple) Sri Lanka 1970s #IMG709

Perahera (Buddhist festival) in Sri Lanka
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  • Post-Colonial

Perahera (Buddhist festival) in Sri Lanka

Perahera (Buddhist festival) in Sri Lanka 1970s #IMG708

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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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