Review: Minecraft Java Edition Alpha v1.2.6 Release Date: December 3, 2010Status: The final update of the Alpha development phase.
It also marked the end of free updates for early purchasers (Notch had promised that Alpha buyers would get all future versions free, which held true through Beta and full release). minecraft 1.2.6 alpha
Minecraft Alpha 1.2.6 is not the "best" version of the game. It lacks the End, ocean monuments, villagers (they existed, but were useless "Testificates" without trading), and redstone repeaters were brand new. Review: Minecraft Java Edition Alpha v1
Play Alpha 1.2.6 at your own risk. You might find yourself leaving the modern versions behind. villagers (they existed