Samarra.

Same as the others, scamps of the actual skyline; then scamps of the skyline with the presence of figures then onto finding the right figures.

For Samarra I've decided to focus on it's military presence, it's much easier to convey then a kidnapping for examples an almost emits the same quality I want. 
These sketches are all taken from actual photos taken in Samarra, not just from anywhere in the world or from my head.

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