In recent years, the title "Dünyanın Göbeği" has become synonymous with in Şanlıurfa, Turkey.

The phrase often appears in literature and film as a metaphor for a place of origin or intense significance: GÖBEKLİTEPE | Kültür Portalı

The name itself translates to "Belly Hill" due to its topographical shape. Arkeologically, it represents the "zero point in history," marking the transition of humans from hunter-gatherers to organized religious communities.

It features massive T-shaped limestone pillars weighing up to 15 tons, decorated with intricate animal motifs like lions, snakes, and scorpions. 2. The Geographical Claims: Çorum and Akşehir