Sipapu is a term used in Native American cultures, particularly among the Hopi and Zuni tribes, to describe a symbolic place of emergence. It represents the point where the ancestors of these tribes are believed to have entered the current world from the underworld. This concept is integral to their creation stories and spiritual beliefs. In a broader context, Sipapu can also refer to a small hole or opening in the ground, often found in traditional Pueblo dwellings. This opening serves as a symbolic portal, connecting the physical world to the spiritual realm, and is used in various rituals and ceremonies to honor the ancestors and the earth.