About The Ancient World
15 Years. No Resets. Join the History! The Ancient World is one of the oldest Minecraft survival worlds and is the longest running Narrative-Driven Roleplay server known today, with the map first being created in July 2010 using Minecraft Alpha v1.0.4 where it was primarily used as a single player survival world, then
How to join The Ancient World
Java Edition
- Open Minecraft and choose Multiplayer.
- Select Add Server.
- Paste
play.mctaw.cominto Server Address. - Save, then choose Join Server.
FAQ
The Ancient World FAQ
Short answers to what players ask most. Still stuck? Check the Minecraft authentication server status.
What is the The Ancient World server IP?
The The Ancient World server IP is play.mctaw.com. Paste it into the server address field in Minecraft's multiplayer menu.
Is The Ancient World down right now?
No. The Ancient World was up at our last check (Sep 20, 2026, 01:20 UTC) with 0 players online. We check its status about every 10 minutes.
Check The Ancient World nowHow do I join The Ancient World?
On Java Edition, open Multiplayer, choose Add Server, paste play.mctaw.com, then select Join Server.
What port does The Ancient World use?
The Ancient World uses the default port (25565), so the address alone is enough.
How many players are on The Ancient World?
0 players were online on The Ancient World at our last check (Sep 20, 2026, 01:20 UTC), with 40 slots listed. The Stats tab charts the The Ancient World player count over time.
What Minecraft version does The Ancient World use?
The Ancient World reported “Paper 1.21.11” at our last check. Networks that list a range accept any client version inside it.
How do I claim The Ancient World?
If you run The Ancient World, claim this listing from a free NewMinecraftServers account. You prove ownership by showing a short code in the server's MOTD for a moment (our Paper plugin can do it for you) or with a DNS record, then edit the description, links, and banner yourself.
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