Fact check: Were Egyptian monuments defaced because they look 'black'?

A Facebook page posted a picture of Egyptian monuments with noses broken off and claimed Europeans broke them because they resembled black faces.

Ancient Egypt: History, dynasties, religion and writing

If ancient Egyptians didn't want their statues to have noses, for political and religious reasons, then why did they build the noses in the first place? - Quora

The ceiling of the 2000 years old hypostyle hall of the temple of Hathor in Dendera, Egypt [1536x2048] : r/ArtefactPorn

Hatshepsut, Biography, Reign, & Facts

Washington Monument vandalized, one man taken into custody

Fact check: Egyptian statues' noses not broken off because they resembled ' black faces' : r/a:t5_5t0z50

The Sphinx - Egypt, Giza & Riddle

The members of the National League's around the world tour in 1888-89, pose on the Great Sphinx in Giza, Egypt, for a portrait in February of 1889. [1111x1500] : r/HistoryPorn

Brooklyn Museum: Why Are the Noses Broken on So Many Ancient Egyptian Statues?

If ancient Egyptians didn't want their statues to have noses, then why did they construct the noses in the first place? - Quora

5 Popular Misconceptions about Ancient Egypt

Ever Wonder Why Egyptian Sculptures Are Missing Their Noses? The Answer Will Surprise You