Human skull fragment discovered on Dhekelia beach

On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, a member of the public discovered what appeared to be a human skull fragment washed ashore at a beach in Dhekelia, located within the British Sovereign Base Areas in Cyprus. The citizen alerted the Dhekelia police around midday, prompting an immediate mobilization of authorities to the scene, often referred to as the 'Savvopoulos' or 'Eukalyptoi' coastal area.

Police officers cordoned off the site to conduct a forensic investigation. While they have confirmed that the object is indeed part of a human skull, the British Bases Police stated that they currently lack further information regarding the origin of the remains, the specific circumstances under which they were found, or their age. Investigations are currently ongoing to determine the nature of the incident and identify the remains.