ModsJava
The Archaeology Update
Java mod listed for Minecraft 1.16–1.17. Downloads from the MC Java Mods app on Android.
⬇ Download on CurseForgeThe author built this one for Minecraft 1.17.1 on Forge. On other versions it may install and then do nothing.
adds
-The Brush
-Excavation sites and undug excavation sites which you can find about 10 or 15 blocks beneath the surface
-A achievement that is obtained after crafting a brush
-Treasure gravel and dirt, you can right click with the brush to brush off the gravel and dirt
does not add new items except 1, I would love suggestions though
Quick facts
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft versions listed: 1.17.1, 1.16.5
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on CurseForge — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
File checked by MCModsHub
- Ships as Archaeology Pre-Release.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 772 KB
- Download link checked 5 Nov 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.