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Ancient City and Cherry Grove Near a Coastal Forest Spawn

This seed delivers a nearby Ancient City and a splash of Cherry Grove, but be ready for some travel.

An overhead view of a large blue ocean with several green, forested islands and a smaller patch of pink-leafed trees visible on a distant landmass. A small red spawn marker is visible on one of the forested areas.
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
+11
26.226.1.226.1.126.11.21.111.21.101.21.91.21.81.21.71.21.61.21.51.21.4
Spawn
424, -136
Spawn biome
Forest
Seed -2563751566796546469

If you are looking for an early Ancient City, this seed is worth considering. You'll find one about 584 blocks from your initial spawn point, which is a manageable trip for such a valuable structure. While your direct spawn is in a fairly standard Forest, this significant underworld challenge is within reach surprisingly quickly.

Beyond the Ancient City, a small patch of Cherry Grove is about 132 blocks away, offering a touch of rare beauty relatively close by. However, don't expect dramatic mountains or unique terrain right at your feet. This seed is more about what you can find if you are willing to explore a bit from a plain start.

The world around spawn is a mix of forests and coastal areas, with a lot of ocean. It sets the stage for an adventure that begins with a steady resource gathering phase before you head out to find the more distinctive points of interest. It's not a seed that immediately screams 'unique,' but it hides some good finds.

What you land in

You spawn directly in a Forest biome at surface height y=70, surrounded by trees. The terrain is mostly flat to gently rolling, typical of a forest. You will have wood readily available and a small river about 32 blocks away for water access. It's a very standard, safe starting point, good for immediate resource gathering.

Structures nearest to spawn

Several useful structures are relatively close. An Amethyst Geode is just about 44 blocks away, and a Mineshaft about 57 blocks from spawn. A Trial Chambers is about 240 blocks away, which is a solid find for early game exploration. The nearest Village is a bit further, about 495 blocks away.

StructureCoordinates (X, Z)Blocks from spawn
Amethyst Geode 388, -110 44
Mineshaft 432, -80 57
Ocean Ruin 368, 48 192
Trial Chambers 320, 80 240
Shipwreck 48, -144 376
Ruined Portal 144, -528 482
Village 832, 144 495
Ancient City 448, -720 584
Ocean Monument -336, -192 762
Trail Ruins -224, -864 975
Buried Treasure 361, 1,129 1,267
Jungle Temple 2,176, 832 2,002
Woodland Mansion 1,712, 1,632 2,187
Pillager Outpost -1,264, 1,712 2,503
Stronghold 1,172, -908 1,075

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 dominated by Forest and Plains biomes, making up a significant portion of the immediate 2048-block box. A small Cherry Grove is about 132 blocks away, adding a nice touch of color. You will also find various ocean and cold ocean biomes nearby, indicative of a coastal landscape.

BiomeShareNearest patch (blocks)
Plains 21.7% 96
Forest 18.4% 0
Cold Ocean 12.4% 275
Ocean 10% 45
River 7.6% 32
Birch Forest 4.7% 101
Stony Shore 4% 32
Deep Ocean 3.2% 195
Old Growth Birch Forest 3.1% 233
Meadow 2.6% 315
Flower Forest 2.4% 621
Taiga 2% 273
Dark Forest 2% 615
Sunflower Plains 1.5% 506

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 appreciate a straightforward, resource-rich spawn, followed by a focused hunt for specific structures. It's ideal if you want to tackle an Ancient City early in your game or simply want a world that offers a balanced mix of familiar biomes and some rarer finds without being overly complex or challenging right at the start.

Worth it for

  • Ancient City about 584 blocks away — a notable challenge within reasonable distance
  • Trial Chambers about 240 blocks away — good for early loot and mob encounters
  • Small Cherry Grove about 132 blocks away — a touch of rare beauty nearby
  • Immediate access to wood and basic resources at spawn

Worth knowing

  • Flat, unremarkable spawn terrain — nothing dramatic right at your feet
  • Nearest Village is about 495 blocks away — a bit of a trek for trade