In the Middle East, dancers performing belly dancing is often pierced and decorated belly. Also in ancient Egypt during the Pharaonic jewelry navel jewelry has been an important symbol of social status in the highest society. Navel piercing was available to clergy and kings, and showed belonging to high society. Currently, the puncture made solely for cosmetic purposes, embedded jewels draw attention to the pelvic region. Navel, however, must be of sufficient depth to allow a fold of skin puncture above the navel.