TUNISIA. Tunis. Djebel Lahmar. 2023. Djebel Lahmar, which means 'Red Mountain' in Arabic, is a neighborhood located on the outskirts of Tunis, the capital of Tunisia. This neighborhood is also known as the oldest and most populous shantytown in the capital.

Due to its history and unplanned growth, Djebel Lahmar has emerged as a densely populated area, with precarious housing and limited infrastructure. The residents of this neighborhood often face socio-economic challenges such as lack of access to basic services, inadequate sanitation, and difficult living conditions.