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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?

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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?	7
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