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These deep green and blue waters were once the exclusive bathing place of Georgian Nobles.
这片蓝绿的山川曾是格鲁吉亚贵族的专属浴场。
But not anymore, take a dip yourself.
现在不是了。快来亲自感受一番吧。
This great big story is by Georgia National Tourism Administration.
感谢格鲁吉亚国家旅游局对本期伟大的故事的大力支持。
Martvili Canyon is located in the Samegrelo region of western Georgia.
马尔特维利峡谷位于格鲁吉亚西部的萨梅格列罗州。
The lush canyons filled with natural waterfalls and caves that have formed over time by the flow of the Abasha River.
郁郁葱葱的峡谷内，经阿巴沙河的水流经年累月冲刷而成的天然瀑布，天然洞穴随处可见。
The cold mountain waters have carved a path through soft limestone to create a natural wonder,
冷冽的山泉径直从石灰岩中冲刷出一条河道，俨然一处自然奇观，
which at its lowest level reveals traces of fossils embedded in the rock.
谷底的礁石上化石遗迹隐约可见。
A 40-foot drop from the waterfall into a pool below connects the upper and lower parts of the canyon.
40英尺（约12米）高的瀑布飞溅着落入深潭，峡谷上下由此连为一体。
The pool on the lower level is known for its cool waters even in the peak of summer,
瀑布脚下的潭水以清凉著称，即便是盛夏时节也不例外，
making it the ideal spot to take in the beauty of nature.
此地也因此成了欣赏自然风光的绝佳之地。
Visitors are encouraged to take a boat ride along the water and surround themselves with the tranquility of the cascading waterfalls,
层层叠叠的瀑布，巍峨的悬崖，细长的苔藓覆盖着树木，有景如斯，
Imposing cliffs and slender moss covered trees.
游客们自是按捺不住欲撑船而下，徜徉在这片宁静的所在。
Magnificent views can be found either from the water or the walking trails that crisscross the canyon via bridges and viewing platforms.
无论是沿河而下，还是漫步在纵横交错，小桥、观景台散布其间的峡谷步道上，都能领略到无限风光。
The subtropical climate here influenced by the moist warm air from the Black Sea
亚热带气候加之来自黑海的温润气流
creates a unique ecosystem that allows flora and fauna to flourish within the canyon,
在峡谷内孕育了一个独特的生态系统，无论是植物还是动物都能在此蓬勃生长，
and which is found nowhere else in the country.
堪称是格鲁吉亚绝无仅有的景象。
The Samegrelo region, in which Martvili Canyon is found, now regarded as the gastronomic hub of the country,
马尔特维利峡谷所在的萨梅格列罗州如今已被认定为该国的美食之都，
was once known as the cultural center of Georgia.
过去，该地还曾是格鲁吉亚的文化中心。
The impressive Martvili Monastery stands on the highest hill overlooking the village
坐落在山顶，俯瞰整个村庄的马尔特维利修道院有着令人过目难忘的魅力，
and served as the center of clerical learning and administration for centuries.
几个世纪以来，这里一直是神职学习及管理的中心。
And nine miles to the north in the village of Salkhino,
峡谷以北九英里处便是萨尔希诺村，
Dadiani Dynasty built their summer retreat and claimed the Martvili Canyon as their personal bathing place.
达迪安尼王朝在该村庄修建了避暑山庄，随后便宣布马尔特维利峡谷为他们的专属浴场。
It's easy to see why this fairytale water kingdom with its cool clear pools and secret waterfalls has enchanted people's for generations.
清澈凉爽的水潭，隐秘的瀑布，这个童话般的水畔秘境吸引了一代又一代的人为之心醉，现在，想必大家不难明白个中原因了吧。
