Midden (noun)

1. An ancient refuse heap or dump, typically found near a human settlement and containing a mixture of domestic waste, animal bones, and other debris. 2. A refuse heap or garbage dump of any kind.

Origin:

From the old english word myddan, meaning "middle".

Examples:

1. The archaeologist found the midden of an ancient village, full of artifacts and evidence of the daily life of the people who lived there.
2. The midden was a rich source of information about the diet and daily habits of the ancient people.
3. The midden was a rich source of flint for prehistoric people.
4. The midden was used as a source of fertilizers for the nearby fields.
5. The illegal midden was a source of pollution for the nearby water source.