diff --git a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_mapgen_core/init.lua b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_mapgen_core/init.lua
index 5a6082533..7ca4221f7 100644
--- a/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_mapgen_core/init.lua
+++ b/mods/MAPGEN/mcl_mapgen_core/init.lua
@@ -404,6 +404,22 @@ if minetest.settings:get_bool("mcl_generate_ores", true) then
 		y_max          = mcl_worlds.layer_to_y(15),
 	})
 
+	--
+	-- Netherite
+	-- (default netherite spawning in mcl_secret_ores)
+	if minetest.settings:get_bool("mcl_traditional_ancient_debris_ore",false) then
+		minetest.register_ore({
+			ore_type       = "scatter",
+			ore            = "mcl_nether:ancient_debris",
+			wherein        = {"mcl_nether:netherrack","mcl_nether:soul_sand","mcl_blackstone:blackstone","mcl_blackstone:basalt"},
+			clust_scarcity = 50000,
+			clust_num_ores = 4,
+			clust_size     = 3,
+			y_min = mcl_vars.mg_nether_min,
+			y_max = mcl_vars.mg_lava_nether_max,
+		})
+	end
+
 	--
 	-- Redstone
 	--
diff --git a/settingtypes.txt b/settingtypes.txt
index b35e5c7f0..6ff2356c6 100644
--- a/settingtypes.txt
+++ b/settingtypes.txt
@@ -39,6 +39,9 @@ mcl_doTileDrops (Blocks have drops) bool true
 # If enabled, TNT explosions destroy blocks.
 mcl_tnt_griefing (TNT destroys blocks) bool true
 
+# If enabled Ancient debris will spawn like other ores. Cheaters will be abel to see it. Off by default.
+mcl_traditional_ancient_debris_ore (spawn ancient debris as traditional [xrayable] ore) bool false
+
 [Players]
 # If enabled, players respawn at the bed they last lay on instead of normal
 # spawn.