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treasure chamber
A secure room or building where valuable objects such as gold, jewels, works of art, or historical objects are kept.
In der Schatzkammer des Schlosses werden die Kronjuwelen ausgestellt.
The crown jewels are displayed in the treasure chamber of the castle.
treasure trove
In a figurative sense, a place or source that contains an abundance of valuable things, for example knowledge, culture, or natural beauty.
Der Nationalpark ist eine wahre Schatzkammer der Artenvielfalt.
The national park is a true treasure trove of biodiversity.
'Schatzkammer' (treasure chamber) is a compound word made from 'der Schatz' (treasure) and 'die Kammer' (chamber). So it literally means a chamber or room for treasures.
Die alte Burg hatte eine verborgene Schatzkammer.
The old castle had a hidden treasure chamber.
In its literal meaning, you usually find the word 'Schatzkammer' (treasure chamber) in connection with historical places such as palaces, castles, churches, or museums.
Bei der Führung durch das Schloss besichtigten wir auch die Schatzkammer.
During the guided tour of the castle, we also visited the treasure chamber.
The word is often used figuratively for places or things that contain an abundance of something valuable. It is frequently combined with the adjective 'wahr' (true): 'eine wahre Schatzkammer' (a true treasure trove).
Das Archiv der Stadt ist eine wahre Schatzkammer für Historiker.
The city archive is a true treasure trove for historians.
depot / securities account
A Depot and a Schatzkammer can both be used for the secure storage of valuable works of art. Depot sounds matter-of-fact and emphasizes the storage of objects that are not on display; Schatzkammer highlights the exceptional value and security of the collection. Depot is used for the museum function, while Schatzkammer is more suitable for a valuable treasure.
Das Museum bewahrt die besonders wertvollen Goldmünzen in seiner Schatzkammer auf.
The museum keeps the particularly valuable gold coins in its treasure chamber.
Das Museum bewahrt die nicht ausgestellten Gemälde in seinem Depot auf.
The museum keeps the paintings that are not on display in its storage depot.
