Custom Archeology
Create archeological dig sites with your own items!
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About this Mod
This data pack offers an intuitive way for players to bury their own loot and create their own suspicious sand/gravel by simply placing sand or gravel on top of items.
3 simple steps:
- Throw your item (can be multiple of the same item) onto the ground.
- Place a sand or gravel block onto the same block that it falls on.
- Uncover what you buried by brushing the block as normal.
Few things to note:
- If you break the suspicious sand/gravel you will lose the item you put in it, just as you would normally.
- If you drop multiple of the same item but not at the same time, you will need to wait briefly for them to combine into one item stack for them all to be buried.
- Only items that a player has dropped can be buried. Items dropped from any other sources will not be affected.
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Available Versions
How to Install Custom Archeology on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set datapack Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the datapack loader and matching Minecraft version (1.21.1).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Custom Archeology". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.4 (+4 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Custom Archeology server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong datapack version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (1.21.1). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Custom Archeology compatible with datapack and fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
Custom Archeology officially supports datapack, fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 1.21.1, 1.21, 1.20.4. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Custom Archeology – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Custom Archeology consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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