That famous lion-bodied guardian near the pyramids has a mystery — its nose is gone. Early sketches show it was missing centuries ago, but how it disappeared is still debated. Some say weathering, some blame invading armies, and others believe Napoleon’s troops used it for target practice (though history suggests otherwise).
Whatever the cause, the missing nose has only added to the Sphinx’s aura of ancient intrigue. A reminder that history isn’t always neat — sometimes it’s scarred, and that’s what makes it fascinating.