Get ready for a thrilling new adventure in Minecraft with the upcoming Update 1.20, which introduces the fascinating Archeology feature. This addition to the game allows players to explore Suspicious Sand and Suspicious Gravel, utilizing the brand-new Brush tool to uncover hidden treasures such as random objects or pottery shards. This comprehensive guide will walk you through everything we know about the Archeology feature arriving with Minecraft’s 1.20 Update.
Embarking on Your Archeological Journey
Several dig sites are set to make they’re grand debut in Update 1.20, with some already accessible for testing in Snapshots like 23w12a. These include Desert Wells, Desert Pyramids, Cold Ocean Ruins, Warm Ocean Ruins, and Trail Ruins.
Head to a dig site, such as a desert temple, to begin your archeological exploration. Start digging with your Shovel, and if fortune favors you, you’ll uncover a Suspicious Sand block. This is where the new Brush item, introduced with the Archeology feature, comes in handy. Equip the Brush and use it on the Suspicious Sand block to reveal hidden treasures like random objects or pottery shards.
Creating Ancient Artifacts
Collect four pottery shards, and you can piece them together to create a decorative pot. Each pot features a unique pattern that tells a different ancient story. To distinguish between regular and Suspicious versions of Gravel and Sand blocks, look for the rougher, coarser Suspicious blocks on the left-hand side of the image below.
Discovering Suspicious Sand and Gravel
Suspicious Sand can currently be found in four locations:
- Desert Wells
- Desert Pyramids
- Warm Ocean Ruins (Sniffer Eggs are part of this location’s loot pool)
- Trail Ruins
Meanwhile, Suspicious Gravel can be located in two places:
- Cold Ocean Ruins
- Trail Ruins
Minecraft Archeology: A New Adventure
With Update 1.20 around the corner, Minecraft Archeology is set to bring new mobs, a whole new biome, and countless fresh features to the game. Available for testing in the Java Snapshot and Bedrock Beta, the update is slated for release later this year.
Archeology in Minecraft 1.20
As part of the Trails and Tales update, Archeology aims to enhance storytelling and provide an exciting new way to progress in the game. Unearthing pottery shards to create stunning decorations is just the beginning of this captivating journey.
The addition of the Brush as a new tool enables players to uncover hidden secrets in nearby deserts. Several new blocks are expected to accompany this tool, all currently available for testing in the Java Snapshot and Bedrock Beta.
Update 1.20 also brings a significant overhaul to deserts, giving explorers a fresh experience. While Desert Temples will retain their original appearance, the rewards for discovering and exploring these ancient structures will be vastly more gratifying.
Get ready to embark on an exhilarating archeological adventure in Minecraft’s Update 1.20, unearthing hidden treasures and ancient stories. With new tools, blocks, and dig sites, Minecraft Archeology promises a captivating experience for players of all ages.
