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The Tigray Region in Northern Ethiopia is known for its assembly of rock-hewn churches.
埃塞俄比亞北部的提格雷地區(qū)以經(jīng)巖石鑿成的教堂聞名于世。
Sculpted out of sandstone, the most wondrous of these is Abuna Yemata Guh.
這些教堂都是從砂石中鑿刻出來的，其中，最令人驚奇的要數(shù)阿布納耶瑪塔伽教堂。
There's only one way up.
通往教堂的路只有一條。
You have to climb this cliff face.
那就是沿著崖壁爬上去。
Welcome to the world's most perilous church.
歡迎來到世界上最危險的教堂。
Established in the fifth century, the church is named after its founder and builder, Father Yemata.
該教堂建于公元五世紀，Yemata神父親手修建了這一教堂，教堂就是以他的名字命名的。
Perched 650 feet above a steep cliff, some say he chose its location to be closer to heavenly spirits,
教堂矗立在高達650英尺（約200米）高的絕壁之上，有人說他選擇選擇把教堂修建在這里是為了更接近圣潔的靈魂，
others argue it was a strategic move to avoid his enemies.
也有人說他是為了躲避敵人才走出了這關鍵的一步。
Either way, the church's location,
無論如何，該教堂的地理位置，
ceiling frescoes and precious goat skin bible have attracted worshipers for centuries.
教堂天花板上的壁畫以及珍貴的山羊皮包裹的圣經(jīng)幾百年來一直吸引著前來朝拜的信徒。
The church has 20 clergymen.
該教堂有20名神職人員。
And is managed by this high-ranking priest.
由這位高級牧師統(tǒng)籌管理。
He has lived here for over 47 years.
他已經(jīng)在這里生活了47個年頭了。
And he makes the climb everyday.
這條天路他每天都要走。
For fearless worshipers, the two hour trek to the top begins by hiking to the bottom of the rock from the valley below.
那些無懼無畏的信徒從石柱底部的山谷要徒步跋涉兩小時才能到達教堂。
Visitors must first remove their shoes before climbing.
攀登前游客必須脫掉鞋襪。
The final obstacle to the church's entrance can test the most ardent pilgrim's faith.
而面對到達教堂入口之前的最后障礙，就連最虔誠的朝圣者也會受到信仰的考驗。
A narrow cliff ledge with a deadly drop to left and no room for error.
這是一個狹窄的懸崖壁架，墻壁一側(cè)是致命的高空，容不得絲毫的閃失。
Once through you may think you're in heaven, but you've never felt more alive.
一旦通過，你或許會認為你已經(jīng)到了天堂，卻會覺得前所未有的蓬勃.
