Find Nearest Ancient City

Locate the nearest ancient city structure

✅ Verified for Java 26.2 · Bedrock 26.32 — checked June 2026

Displays the coordinates of the nearest ancient city in chat. Ancient cities are deep underground structures containing sculk blocks and valuable loot. This command is chat-only and doesn't create a waypoint.

/locate structure minecraft:ancient_city

40 characters

Java: yes
Bedrock: yes
Command block: no
Needs cheats / OP: yes

How to use

Open chat (T on Java, / on Bedrock).
Paste the command and press Enter.
Chat displays the nearest ancient city's coordinates.
Navigate to the coordinates shown.

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