Bearded Oregon - Beards in History: Hatshepsut 1507-1458 BC Hatshepsut was the fifth pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt. She was the second historically confirmed female pharaoh, the first being Sobekneferu.
Why did Hatshepsut sport fake beards, while Nefertiti didn't? How does the idea of beard relate to Egyptian kingship? Do we know the facial grooming preference of Ancient Egyptians? - Quora
![TIL that in ancient Egypt, pharaohs were always depicted in paintings and statues wearing a ceremonial prosthetic beard. Since the pharaohs were regarded as children of God, the beard also indicated divinity, TIL that in ancient Egypt, pharaohs were always depicted in paintings and statues wearing a ceremonial prosthetic beard. Since the pharaohs were regarded as children of God, the beard also indicated divinity,](https://external-preview.redd.it/xh8MnG4X5iPpVRynJsAsESYLIVpyqwN8gu8K49o7GrE.jpg?auto=webp&s=5a9ce350499b0ccbea83a4c10c6a99626181acf8)