de·tri·tus 
/dɪˈtraɪtəs/ noun
/dɪˈtraɪtəs/ noun [noncount] formal : the pieces that are left when something breaks, falls apart, is destroyed, etc.
▪ the detritus of ancient civilizations ▪ As he packed, he sifted through the detritus of a failed relationship.
▪ the detritus of ancient civilizations ▪ As he packed, he sifted through the detritus of a failed relationship.
