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Comment: 2 soldiers guard the tomb for an hour at a time

Parliament and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier




Evzones: Presidential Honor Guard

 
They are trained to stand completely motionless

On Sundays, the soldiers wear dress uniforms and khakis the rest of the week


The Foustanela skirt is made from 30 yards of material and has 400 pleats to represent the years of Turkish occupation


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