It was announced during the Minecraft Live 2020 and now it's finally on its way: the Archaeology System in Minecraft. It was originally part of the Caves & Cliffs update planned, but due to the impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic it was delayed. But now it's coming in the next big update of the game.
Digging in Desert Temples: Discover Exotic Wonders
Players can dig near temples in the desert to discover exotic wonders. Digging involves searching for suspicious sand blocks and brushing with a new tool. The sand blocks reveal random objects or clay shards that can be assembled into a complete clay pot.
Unique Stories Told Through Clay Patterns
There are various clay patterns that tell unique stories and can be used as decorative accents. Mojang plans to add more dig sites as it works on this feature.
Further Details on Minecraft 1.20 Still in the Works
Mojang will reveal the remaining features of Minecraft 1.20 over time without a specific timeline. Players can soon begin digging as soon as relevant snapshots, betas, and pre-releases are released.
