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This Great Big Story was made possible by Wells Fargo, established 1852, re-established 2018.
感谢初创于1852年，重建于2018年的富国银行（Wells Fargo）对本期《伟大的故事》的大力支持。
Located in Altenburg, Austria is a Benedictine abbey with an unusually beautiful crypt.
奥地利阿尔滕堡坐落着一座本笃会修道院，而这座修道院有着一个格外美丽的地下室。
The abbey is filled with well-known areas,
该修道院原本就是一步一景的胜地
such as the striking marble room, the library, the chapel and the medieval monastery.
引人注目的大理石室、图书馆、小教堂，还有中世纪修道院。
However, the one area that stands out is the abbey's crypt.
然而，尤为引人注目的是该修道院的地下室。
Crypts are often dark, subterranean homes of the dead,
地下室通常是地底之下停放古人的黑暗所在，
but this crypt is bright, and its walls are adorned with beautiful art.
然而，这个地下室不仅光线明亮，墙壁上还装饰着各色美丽的艺术品。
The detailed frescos were painted by Austrian artist Paul Troger in the 18th century.
精美的壁画由奥地利艺术家保尔·特罗格绘制于18世纪。
At a distance, the imagery appears cheery.
远远看去，图画看上去一片欢欣的景象。
However, death is in the details.
然而，死亡就蕴藏在那些细微的笔触里。
One wall features a skeleton holding an arrow aimed at cherubs, two already slain at his feet.
一面墙上画的是一个骷髅，手握着朝向一个小天使的箭头，而他的脚边还躺着两个已经被杀的天使。
Intricate images of Roman gods in skeleton form are also painted within massive murals.
巨大的壁画里还藏着许多画在骷髅框架里的罗马众神的复杂图画。
Altenburg Abbey was built in 1144, but has been the site of numerous invasions throughout history.
阿尔滕堡修道院建于1144年，纵观历史，这里曾多次被入侵。
In 1645, a Swedish attack rendered it in need of severe repair.
1645年，在被瑞典袭击之后，修道院受到了极大的破坏，需要大修特修。
But despite these trials, the abbey has remained active and is a unique experience for all that come to see it.
尽管修道院经历了这重重考验，今天它依然活力十足，而对所有人来说，他都是一次独特的体验。
