What monument has a lion's body and human head?

The story behind the answer

Great Sphinx is correct because it names the iconic colossal statue on the Giza Plateau: a lion’s body with a human head, likely bearing the features of Pharaoh Khafre (c. 2500 BCE). Carved from a single limestone outcrop, it served as a guardian of the pyramid complex, uniting the lion’s strength with royal intelligence and authority.

Unlike the Greek riddle‑telling sphinx, the Egyptian sphinx is a protective, royal symbol tied to the sun god. The Great Sphinx faces east toward the rising sun and bears the “Dream Stele” of Thutmose IV between its paws. Its missing nose and ancient weathering add to its mystery. Memory tip: the Great Sphinx guards the Great Pyramids—think “Great goes with Great.”