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The Tigray Region in Northern Ethiopia is known for its assembly of rock-hewn churches.
埃塞俄比亚北部的提格雷地区以经岩石凿成的教堂闻名于世。
Sculpted out of sandstone, the most wondrous of these is Abuna Yemata Guh.
这些教堂都是从砂石中凿刻出来的，其中，最令人惊奇的要数阿布纳耶玛塔伽教堂。
There's only one way up.
通往教堂的路只有一条。
You have to climb this cliff face.
那就是沿着崖壁爬上去。
Welcome to the world's most perilous church.
欢迎来到世界上最危险的教堂。
Established in the fifth century, the church is named after its founder and builder, Father Yemata.
该教堂建于公元五世纪，Yemata神父亲手修建了这一教堂，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,
教堂矗立在高达650英尺（约200米）高的绝壁之上，有人说他选择选择把教堂修建在这里是为了更接近圣洁的灵魂，
others argue it was a strategic move to avoid his enemies.
也有人说他是为了躲避敌人才走出了这关键的一步。
Either way, the church's location,
无论如何，该教堂的地理位置，
ceiling frescoes and precious goat skin bible have attracted worshipers for centuries.
教堂天花板上的壁画以及珍贵的山羊皮包裹的圣经几百年来一直吸引着前来朝拜的信徒。
The church has 20 clergymen.
该教堂有20名神职人员。
And is managed by this high-ranking priest.
由这位高级牧师统筹管理。
He has lived here for over 47 years.
他已经在这里生活了47个年头了。
And he makes the climb everyday.
这条天路他每天都要走。
For fearless worshipers, the two hour trek to the top begins by hiking to the bottom of the rock from the valley below.
那些无惧无畏的信徒从石柱底部的山谷要徒步跋涉两小时才能到达教堂。
Visitors must first remove their shoes before climbing.
攀登前游客必须脱掉鞋袜。
The final obstacle to the church's entrance can test the most ardent pilgrim's faith.
而面对到达教堂入口之前的最后障碍，就连最虔诚的朝圣者也会受到信仰的考验。
A narrow cliff ledge with a deadly drop to left and no room for error.
这是一个狭窄的悬崖壁架，墙壁一侧是致命的高空，容不得丝毫的闪失。
Once through you may think you're in heaven, but you've never felt more alive.
一旦通过，你或许会认为你已经到了天堂，却会觉得前所未有的蓬勃.
