Does this mod add the sniffer or new biomes from 1.20?

No. It only ports the archaeology mechanics, brushing, suspicious blocks, trailing ruins, and pottery shards. The sniffer, cherry grove, and other 1.20 additions are not included.

Does Archaeology API Mod work with Fabric?

No, only Forge is supported for 1.19.2.

Where do trailing ruins spawn?

They generate in desert biomes, similar to how they appear in vanilla 1.20.

Can I use this mod in a modpack?

Yes. The mod is designed as an API, so modpack authors can use it as a base to add custom archaeology content like new shards or ruin structures.

Do I need any other mods for this to work?

Just Forge for 1.19.2. No other dependencies required.

Archaeology API Mod 1.19.2 - Archaeology System for Older Versions

If you’re stuck on 1.19.2 but want the archaeology stuff from 1.20, this mod does exactly that. It ports over the brushing mechanic, suspicious blocks, trailing ruins, and ancient pottery with no new mobs and no sniffer. Just the digging experience, nothing extra.

It’s also built as an API, so other mod authors can hook into it and add their own archaeology loot or structures. Good for modpack builders.

What It Adds

Trailing Ruins

Ruins generate in the world with suspicious blocks around them. Follow the pattern, brush away the dirt, find out what’s buried. The same basic loop as vanilla 1.20.

Brushing and Suspicious Blocks

Suspicious sand and gravel spawn with items inside. Use a brush to carefully clear them. Go too fast and the block breaks, so you lose whatever was in it.

Ancient Pottery

Collect pottery shards from archaeological sites and combine them to craft decorated pots. Mostly cosmetic, but a satisfying reward for the time you put in digging.

Developer API

Other mods can register their own shards, loot tables, and ruin structures through the API. If you’re building a modpack, this is the backbone for any custom archaeology content.

Requirements

Requires Minecraft Forge for 1.19.2. No Fabric version available.

How to Install

Download and install Minecraft Forge for 1.19.2.
Download the mod file from the link below.
Place the .jar file in your .minecraft/mods folder.
Launch Minecraft using the Forge profile and load your world.

Need help? Full install guides: How To Download & Install Mods with Minecraft Forge | How To Download & Install Fabric Mods | How To Download & Install The Quilt Loader

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Archaeology-API-Mod-Forge-1.19.2.jar
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