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	{{seealso\|Chest loot}}		{{seealso\|Chest loot}}
	{{LootChest\|desert}}		{{LootChest\|desert}}
	The loot chances above are ''per chest''. As each chest has a 2.6% chance to contain an enchanted golden apple for example, with four chests, each pyramid has about a 10% chance overall of having at least one.		The loot chances above are ''per chest''. As each chest has a 2.4% chance to contain an enchanted golden apple for example, with four chests, each pyramid has about a 9% chance overall of having at least one.

	=== Archaeological loot ===		=== Archaeological loot ===

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	=== ''Bedrock Edition'' ===		=== ''Bedrock Edition'' ===
			{{Info needed section\|This structure now generating with stained terracotta instead of wool.}}
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	Desert pyramids generate in [[Minecraft:desert]] biomes. Desert pyramids have a lower generation frequency {{in\|JE}} than {{in\|BE}}.		Desert pyramids generate in [[Minecraft:desert]] biomes. Desert pyramids have a lower generation frequency {{in\|JE}} than {{in\|BE}}.

	Desert pyramids can be located with desert pyramid [[Minecraft:explorer map]]s, which are found in secret chests in [[Minecraft:abandoned camp]]s.{{upcoming\|~~Third Drop 2026~~}}		Desert pyramids can be located with desert pyramid [[Minecraft:explorer map]]s, which are found in secret chests in [[Minecraft:abandoned camp]]s.{{upcoming\|Wilderness Bound}}
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	Desert pyramids generate in [[Minecraft:desert]] biomes. Desert pyramids have a lower generation frequency {{in\|JE}} than {{in\|BE}}.		Desert pyramids generate in [[Minecraft:desert]] biomes. Desert pyramids have a lower generation frequency {{in\|JE}} than {{in\|BE}}.

			Desert pyramids can be located with desert pyramid [[Minecraft:explorer map]]s.{{upcoming\|Third Drop 2026}}
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	== Structure ==		== Structure ==
	{{main\|/Structure}}		{{main\|/Structure}}
	Desert pyramids are ~~intended to represent an excavation site. The structure is~~ constructed with normal, smooth, chiseled, and cut sandstone, as well as orange and blue [[Minecraft:terracotta]], sandstone [[Minecraft:slab]]s, and sandstone [[Minecraft:stairs]].		Desert pyramids are constructed with normal, smooth, chiseled, and cut sandstone, as well as orange and blue [[Minecraft:terracotta]], sandstone [[Minecraft:slab]]s, and sandstone [[Minecraft:stairs]].
	[[File:Desert Temple Interior.png\|thumb\|left\|The inside view of a desert pyramid’s central room.]]		[[File:Desert Temple Interior.png\|thumb\|left\|The inside view of a desert pyramid’s central room.]]
	The pattern of orange terracotta on the towers of desert pyramids resembles an {{w\|Ankh}}, the ancient Egyptian symbol for life and the {{w\|Nile (river)\|Nile}} key. There is one main entrance in the front, two more entrances in the back on both the left and right sides near the top of the pyramid, and a one-block wide window at the top. Even if the rest of the pyramid generates mostly buried by sand, the top of the pyramid is almost always above ground. A mostly buried pyramid can still be accessed by the window in the top if necessary, though fall [[Minecraft:damage]] is likely. In the center of the pyramid's 21×21 ground floor is a checkerboard pattern of terracotta and sandstone in a wind rose symbol, with a block of blue terracotta in the center.		The pattern of orange terracotta on the towers of desert pyramids resembles an {{w\|Ankh}}, the ancient Egyptian symbol for life and the {{w\|Nile (river)\|Nile}} key. There is one main entrance in the front, two more entrances in the back on both the left and right sides near the top of the pyramid, and a one-block wide window at the top. Even if the rest of the pyramid generates mostly buried by sand, the top of the pyramid is almost always above ground. A mostly buried pyramid can still be accessed by the window in the top if necessary, though fall [[Minecraft:damage]] is likely. In the center of the pyramid's 21×21 ground floor is a checkerboard pattern of terracotta and sandstone in a wind rose symbol, with a block of blue terracotta in the center.
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.6\|dev=25w20a\|Saddles have been replaced with stacks of 1-5 leather in desert pyramid chests.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.6\|dev=25w20a\|Saddles have been replaced with stacks of 1-5 leather in desert pyramid chests.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.9\|dev=25w31a\|[[Minecraft:Copper horse armor]] now generates in desert pyramid chests.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.9\|dev=25w31a\|[[Minecraft:Copper horse armor]] now generates in desert pyramid chests.}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|upcoming java}}
			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.3\|dev=snap7\|Added [[Minecraft:explorer map]]s that lead to desert pyramids.}}
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.40\|exp=[[Minecraft:Villager Trade Rebalancing]]\|dev=Preview 1.20.40.20\|Unbreaking enchanted books now have a higher chance of generating in desert pyramid chest loot.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.20.40\|exp=[[Minecraft:Villager Trade Rebalancing]]\|dev=Preview 1.20.40.20\|Unbreaking enchanted books now have a higher chance of generating in desert pyramid chest loot.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.90\|dev=Preview 1.21.90.25\|Saddles have been replaced with stacks of 1-5 leather in desert pyramid chests.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.21.90\|dev=Preview 1.21.90.25\|Saddles have been replaced with stacks of 1-5 leather in desert pyramid chests.}}
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			\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.50\|dev=Preview 26.50.24\|Added [[Minecraft:explorer map]]s that lead to desert pyramids.}}
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	[[Minecraft:ja:砂漠の寺院]]		[[Minecraft:ja:砂漠の寺院]]
	[[Minecraft:ko:사막 피라미드]]		[[Minecraft:ko:사막 피라미드]]
	~~[[Minecraft:lzh:漠殿]]~~
	[[Minecraft:nl:Woestijnpiramide]]		[[Minecraft:nl:Woestijnpiramide]]
	[[Minecraft:pl:Piramida]]		[[Minecraft:pl:Piramida]]

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	{{relevant tutorial\|Looting temples}}		{{relevant tutorial\|Looting temples}}
	A '''desert pyramid'''~~, commonly referred to as a~~ '''desert temple''', is an uncommon above ground [[Minecraft:structure]] found in [[Minecraft:desert]] biomes built mostly of [[Minecraft:sandstone]] and [[Minecraft:terracotta]]. The desert pyramid contains four loot [[Minecraft:chest]]s hidden under the floor in the center, which are protected by a [[Minecraft:TNT]] trap, and a secret buried room to the side where [[Minecraft:archaeology]] can be performed by brushing the generated [[Minecraft:suspicious sand]].		A '''desert pyramid''' or '''desert temple''' is an uncommon above ground [[Minecraft:structure]] found in [[Minecraft:desert]] biomes built mostly of [[Minecraft:sandstone]] and [[Minecraft:terracotta]]. The desert pyramid contains four loot [[Minecraft:chest]]s hidden under the floor in the center, which are protected by a [[Minecraft:TNT]] trap, and a secret buried room to the side where [[Minecraft:archaeology]] can be performed by brushing the generated [[Minecraft:suspicious sand]].

	== Generation ==		== Generation ==

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	File:Ari and Makena in a desert.jpeg\|A desert pyramid as it appears in [[Minecraft:15 Year Journey]]		File:Ari and Makena in a desert.jpeg\|A desert pyramid as it appears in [[Minecraft:15 Year Journey]]
	File:DesertTempleEntranceMCD.png\|The {{MCD\|Desert Temple}} as it appears in ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons]]''.		File:DesertTempleEntranceMCD.png\|The {{MCD\|Desert Temple}} as it appears in ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons]]''.
	File:LEGO Minecraft Prototype Desert Pyramid.jpg\|A prototype of a ''[[Minecraft:~~Lego~~]]'' desert pyramid		File:LEGO Minecraft Prototype Desert Pyramid.jpg\|A prototype of a ''[[Minecraft:LEGO Minecraft]]'' desert pyramid
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	{{relevant tutorial\|~~Defeating~~ temples}}		{{relevant tutorial\|Looting temples}}
	A '''desert pyramid''', commonly referred to as a '''desert temple''', is an uncommon above ground [[Minecraft:structure]] found in [[Minecraft:desert]] biomes built mostly of [[Minecraft:sandstone]] and [[Minecraft:terracotta]]. The desert pyramid contains four loot [[Minecraft:chest]]s hidden under the floor in the center, which are protected by a [[Minecraft:TNT]] trap, and a secret buried room to the side where [[Minecraft:archaeology]] can be performed by brushing the generated [[Minecraft:suspicious sand]].		A '''desert pyramid''', commonly referred to as a '''desert temple''', is an uncommon above ground [[Minecraft:structure]] found in [[Minecraft:desert]] biomes built mostly of [[Minecraft:sandstone]] and [[Minecraft:terracotta]]. The desert pyramid contains four loot [[Minecraft:chest]]s hidden under the floor in the center, which are protected by a [[Minecraft:TNT]] trap, and a secret buried room to the side where [[Minecraft:archaeology]] can be performed by brushing the generated [[Minecraft:suspicious sand]].

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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Minecraft:Tutorial:Defeating temples#Desert pyramid\|Tutorial on defeating desert pyramids]]
	* {{EnvLink\|Jungle pyramid}}		* {{EnvLink\|Jungle pyramid}}
	* [[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons:Desert Temple]]		* [[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons:Desert Temple]]

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	\|Desert pyramids are no longer able to generate above water sources.}}		\|Desert pyramids are no longer able to generate above water sources.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.4\|exp=Update 1.20\|dev=23w04a\|The [[Minecraft:dune armor trim]] may now be found in the desert pyramid chests.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.19.4\|exp=Update 1.20\|dev=23w04a\|The [[Minecraft:dune armor trim]] may now be found in the desert pyramid chests.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=23w05a\|Increased the chance of [[Minecraft:dune armor trim]]s ~~from~~ from 11.1% to 14.3%.		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=23w05a\|Increased the chance of [[Minecraft:dune armor trim]]s from 11.1% to 14.3%.
	\|The dune armor trims now always generate two templates in a desert pyramid chest when found.}}		\|The dune armor trims now always generate two templates in a desert pyramid chest when found.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=23w07a\|The desert temple now includes a new room filled with [[Minecraft:sand]] and [[Minecraft:suspicious sand]].		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|\|dev=23w07a\|The desert temple now includes a new room filled with [[Minecraft:sand]] and [[Minecraft:suspicious sand]].
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	[[Minecraft:ru:Храм в пустыне]]		[[Minecraft:ru:Храм в пустыне]]
	[[Minecraft:th:พีระมิดทะเลทราย]]		[[Minecraft:th:พีระมิดทะเลทราย]]
	[[Minecraft:uk:~~Храм в пустелі~~]]		[[Minecraft:uk:Пустельна піраміда]]
	[[Minecraft:zh:沙漠神殿]]		[[Minecraft:zh:沙漠神殿]]

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	Desert pyramids generate in [[Minecraft:desert]] biomes. Desert pyramids have a lower generation frequency {{in\|JE}} than {{in\|BE}}.		Desert pyramids generate in [[Minecraft:desert]] biomes. Desert pyramids have a lower generation frequency {{in\|JE}} than {{in\|BE}}.

	Desert pyramids can be located with desert pyramid [[Minecraft:explorer map]]s, which are found in secret chests in [[Minecraft:abandoned camp]]s.{{upcoming\|~~Third Drop 2026~~}}		Desert pyramids can be located with desert pyramid [[Minecraft:explorer map]]s, which are found in secret chests in [[Minecraft:abandoned camp]]s.{{upcoming\|Wilderness Bound}}
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	==== Unique generation ====		==== Unique generation ====
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	Village and Temple.png\|A pyramid generated in a desert [[Minecraft:village]]. A [[Minecraft:desert well]] and a buried, ruined portal are also visible.		Village and Temple.png\|A pyramid generated in a desert [[Minecraft:village]]. A [[Minecraft:desert well]] and a buried ruined portal are also visible.
	Buried desert temple.png\|A desert pyramid generated under the sand		Buried desert temple.png\|A desert pyramid generated under the sand
	TempleUnderVillage.png\|A desert pyramid partly generated under the sand with a desert village generating near it		TempleUnderVillage.png\|A desert pyramid partly generated under the sand with a desert village generating near it
	Temple in 3 biomes.png\|A pyramid generated on a thin desert caused by a badlands biome being generated next to a plains biome resulting in the pyramid being in 3 biomes		Temple in 3 biomes.png\|A pyramid generated on a thin desert caused by a badlands biome being generated next to a plains biome resulting in the pyramid being in 3 biomes
	Desert pyramid inside a mountain.png\|A desert pyramid generated inside a mountain		Desert pyramid inside a mountain.png\|A desert pyramid generated inside a mountain
	Hutvillageandpyramidclosetoeachother.png\|A [[Minecraft:village]], a [[Minecraft:swamp hut]] and a desert pyramid close to each other		Hutvillageandpyramidclosetoeachother.png\|A [[Minecraft:village]], a [[Minecraft:swamp hut]], and a desert pyramid close to each other
	Desert pyramid flooded.jpg\|A pyramid completely surrounded by an [[Minecraft:ocean]].		Desert pyramid flooded.jpg\|A pyramid completely surrounded by an [[Minecraft:ocean]].
	VillageandTemple.png\|Desert pyramid generated close to the village on the edge of desert biome		VillageandTemple.png\|Desert pyramid generated close to the village on the edge of desert biome
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	File:Ari Outside Desert Pyramid Pixel Art.png\|[[Minecraft:Ari]] outside a desert pyramid		File:Ari Outside Desert Pyramid Pixel Art.png\|[[Minecraft:Ari]] outside a desert pyramid
	File:Ari Admiring Decorated Pots Pixel Art.png\|Part of a desert pyramid is seen in the background.		File:Ari Admiring Decorated Pots Pixel Art.png\|Part of a desert pyramid is seen in the background of this image
	File:Live2023-10.jpeg\|[[Minecraft:Sunny]] excavating a [[Minecraft:pottery sherd]] near a desert pyramid		File:Live2023-10.jpeg\|[[Minecraft:Sunny]] excavating a [[Minecraft:pottery sherd]] near a desert pyramid
	File:Cactus Valley range.jpg\|A desert pyramid as it appears in [[Minecraft:Catastrophic Pandamonium]]		File:Cactus Valley range.jpg\|A desert pyramid as it appears in [[Minecraft:Catastrophic Pandamonium]]
	File:TFIL1.png\|A makeshift desert pyramid, used to house the minigame ''The Floor Is Lava'' in [[Minecraft:Realms Celebration]]		File:TFIL1.png\|A makeshift desert pyramid, used to house the minigame ''The Floor Is Lava'' in [[Minecraft:Realms Celebration]]
	File:Ari and Makena in a desert.jpeg\|A desert pyramid as it appears in [[Minecraft:15 Year Journey]]		File:Ari and Makena in a desert.jpeg\|A desert pyramid as it appears in [[Minecraft:15 Year Journey]]
	File:DesertTempleEntranceMCD.png\|The {{MCD\|Desert Temple}} as it appears in ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons]]''.		File:DesertTempleEntranceMCD.png\|The {{MCD\|Desert Temple}} as it appears in ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons]]''
	File:LEGO Minecraft Prototype Desert Pyramid.jpg\|A prototype of a ''[[Minecraft:LEGO Minecraft]]'' desert pyramid		File:LEGO Minecraft Prototype Desert Pyramid.jpg\|A prototype of a ''[[Minecraft:LEGO Minecraft]]'' desert pyramid
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	A '''desert pyramid''' or '''desert temple''' is an uncommon above ground [[Minecraft:structure]] found in [[Minecraft:desert]] biomes built mostly of [[Minecraft:sandstone]] and [[Minecraft:terracotta]]. The desert pyramid contains four loot [[Minecraft:chest]]s hidden under the floor in the center, which are protected by a [[Minecraft:TNT]] trap, and a secret buried room to the side where [[Minecraft:archaeology]] can be performed by brushing the generated [[Minecraft:suspicious sand]].		A '''desert pyramid''' or '''desert temple''' is an uncommon above ground [[Minecraft:structure]] found in [[Minecraft:desert]] biomes built mostly of [[Minecraft:sandstone]] and [[Minecraft:terracotta]]. The desert pyramid contains four loot [[Minecraft:chest]]s hidden under the floor in the center, which are protected by a [[Minecraft:TNT]] trap, and a secret buried room to the side where [[Minecraft:archaeology]] can be performed by brushing the generated [[Minecraft:suspicious sand]] with a [[Minecraft:brush]].

	== Generation ==		== Generation ==
	Desert pyramids generate in [[Minecraft:desert]] biomes. Desert pyramids have a lower generation frequency {{in\|JE}} than {{in\|BE}}.		Desert pyramids generate in [[Minecraft:desert]] biomes. Desert pyramids have a lower generation frequency {{in\|JE}} than {{in\|BE}}.

	Desert pyramids can be located with desert pyramid [[Minecraft:explorer map]]s.{{upcoming\|Third Drop 2026}}		Desert pyramids can be located with desert pyramid [[Minecraft:explorer map]]s, which are found in secret chests in [[Minecraft:abandoned camp]]s.{{upcoming\|Third Drop 2026}}
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.3\|dev=snap7\|Added [[Minecraft:explorer map]]s that lead to desert pyramids.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|26.3\|dev=snap7\|Added [[Minecraft:explorer map]]s that lead to desert pyramids that are found in [[Minecraft:abandoned camp]] secret chests.}}
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