The Old Mosaic Cemetery in Gothenburg project has started the renovation of the Mosaic (Jewish) cemetery at Svingeln in Gothenburg. The site is of great cultural and historical value, dating back to the 18th century and is one of five Jewish cemeteries in Sweden. The cemetery was established when the first Jews to come to Sweden settled on Marstrand in 1775. When Kungl. Maj:t issued a decree in 1782 that gave Jews the right to settle in Gothenburg, the site was expanded. Gothenburg later became a city with a significant Jewish population. The site and the environment are completely unique and have great cultural-historical value in preserving the cultural heritage of a vulnerable minority. The site has been subjected to normal wear and tear over the years, as well as damage of various kinds, often with political overtones. The site is today very neglected in terms of maintenance and has severe damage to both graves and the fence that surrounds the site. The idea is that the renovation will be completed for Gothenburg's 400th anniversary. The site is often visited by guided groups interested in the Jewish cultural heritage of the Västra Götaland region and the history of Gothenburg.