"Middens" is a term used to describe ancient garbage dumps and archaeological sites where waste materials, discarded objects and debris are found that offer insight into past civilizations. There are different terms that can be used as synonyms for "middens", such as "rubbish heaps", "dump sites", "trash pits", "refuse piles" or "garbage mounds". Depending on the context, other terms like "debris fields", "dump areas", "waste grounds", "disposal sites" or "junkyards" may also be used. These terms all describe areas where human activities have left behind evidence of their consumption patterns, technological advancements, and cultural practices, making them valuable sources for understanding past societies.