Ancient City and Cherry Grove Near a Quiet Spawn — Minecraft seed -246009129645112791

A bird's eye view of a varied Minecraft landscape, showing rolling green plains and forests, a large grey mountain, and a winding river system leading to an ocean. A patch of pink cherry trees is visible in the distance, and the spawn point is marked in the center. — 3D fly-over of the world around spawn, rendered from the seed. Click to open it in the interactive 3D map.

Version: Java 26.2

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26.226.1.226.1.126.11.21.111.21.101.21.91.21.81.21.71.21.61.21.51.21.4
Spawn: 8, 8
Spawn biome: Plains

Seed -246009129645112791

You'll find a notable Ancient City just about 249 blocks from spawn, a surprisingly close find for one of Minecraft's most challenging structures. This offers an early opportunity for some serious deep dark exploration and powerful loot, provided you're prepared for the dangers that lie within.

Beyond the Ancient City, if you head about 326 blocks southeast, you'll discover a beautiful Cherry Grove. This adds a touch of rare aesthetic appeal to the early game, perfect for building or simply enjoying the unique pink foliage. It's a lovely contrast to the more common biomes around spawn.

While the immediate spawn area is rather unassuming, this seed quickly rewards exploration with both practical resources and visually appealing landscapes. The combination of a nearby Ancient City for progression and a Cherry Grove for ambiance makes for an interesting playthrough.

What you land in

You spawn directly in a Plains biome at a comfortable Y-level of 88. The immediate area is fairly flat and open, providing ample space for an initial base. You'll find a few trees scattered nearby from the surrounding Forest biome, making early wood gathering straightforward.

Structures nearest to spawn

This seed has several structures within a reasonable distance. Besides the Ancient City about 249 blocks away, you'll find a Mineshaft about 147 blocks from spawn. For those looking for a challenge, Trial Chambers are about 442 blocks away, and a Ruined Portal is about 349 blocks distant.

Structure	Coordinates (X, Z)	Blocks from spawn
Amethyst Geode	`-23, 48`	51
Mineshaft	`-128, 64`	147
Ancient City	`-240, 32`	249
Ruined Portal	`352, 64`	349
Shipwreck	`256, -352`	437
Trial Chambers	`336, 304`	442
Ocean Monument	`304, -400`	504
Village	`-448, -224`	512
Ocean Ruin	`448, -272`	522
Buried Treasure	`521, 201`	548
Trail Ruins	`-304, 928`	971
Igloo	`1,728, 1,600`	2,344
Pillager Outpost	`2,208, 1,024`	2,423
Jungle Temple	`-2,288, 1,840`	2,937
Desert Pyramid	`-2,352, -1,888`	3,027
Desert Well	`-2,293, -2,004`	3,057
Stronghold	`1,492, 52`	1,485

Nearest instance of each type inside a 5,000-block box centred on spawn. Coordinates are the structure's origin; ancient cities and mineshafts sit far below the surface.

Biome mix around spawn

The area around spawn is a mix of common biomes, with Plains making up a significant portion. However, a Cherry Grove is notably close, about 326 blocks away, offering a beautiful, rare biome within easy reach. You'll also encounter River, Forest, and Sunflower Plains biomes nearby.

Biome	Share	Nearest patch (blocks)
Plains	17.2%	0
Forest	13.4%	91
Deep Cold Ocean	11.3%	746
Cold Ocean	10.7%	455
Deep Ocean	8.9%	455
River	7.6%	64
Taiga	6.8%	358
Ocean	4.2%	317
Birch Forest	3.2%	202
Beach	3%	272
Cherry Grove	2.9%	326
Sunflower Plains	2.3%	115
Flower Forest	1.7%	172
Old Growth Birch Forest	1.3%	205
Savanna	1%	883
Savanna Plateau	1%	897

Surface biome sampled on a grid across a 2,048×2,048 block box centred on spawn. Biomes under 1% share are omitted, except the biome you spawn in.

Is this seed for you?

This seed is best for players who enjoy a peaceful start but want quick access to valuable underground exploration and a visually distinct biome. It's ideal for those who like to establish a simple base before venturing out for powerful gear from an Ancient City, or for someone looking for a scenic building spot in a Cherry Grove.