She became the first female king of Egypt. Her statues sometimes show her with a beard and breasts, but mostly give a masculine vibe to her photos. Egyptian culture traditionally expects a pharaoh or male leader to maintain good order in the world. She dressed as a pharaoh king in order to attract the attention of the Egyptian population. She is today very recognized for her false beard. His beard was a disguise to present himself as a man; the idea that a man is considered powerful and respected in his status. She was able to stay in power for 20 years as a woman