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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
Perahera (Buddhist festival) in Sri Lanka
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Perahera (Buddhist festival) in Sri Lanka

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Kandyan Dancer Sri Lanka 1979
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Kandyan Dancer Sri Lanka 1979

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Fort of Galle from the Peninsular
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Fort of Galle from the Peninsular

Fort of Galle from the Peninsular and oriental company's station…

Gordon Gardens Colombo Ceylon 1920-1930s
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Gordon Gardens Colombo Ceylon 1920-1930s

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Traditional Kandyan Wedding Sri Lanka 1938
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Traditional Kandyan Wedding Sri Lanka 1938

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Artists view of Bay of Trincomalee c1800s
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Artists view of Bay of Trincomalee c1800s

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Rickshaws or rickshas, Colombo Sri Lanka
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Rickshaws or rickshas, Colombo Sri Lanka

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Thonigala Stone Inscription Sri Lanka
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Thonigala Stone Inscription Sri Lanka

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Nagirikanda inscriptions of Sri Lanka
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Nagirikanda inscriptions of Sri Lanka

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Anuradhapura Hotel & Thuparama Dagoba
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Anuradhapura Hotel & Thuparama Dagoba

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Colombo Fort Lighthouse Clock Tower 1927-8
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Colombo Fort Lighthouse Clock Tower 1927-8

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Luggage Label, Queen’s Hotel Kandy c.1927-30
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Luggage Label, Queen’s Hotel Kandy c.1927-30

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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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