Mound "S" is along the northeastern border of the city, and is said to be the Palace of Monte Alban, and other elite residences. The elite at Monte Alban was based on hereditary leaders of state that emerged around 200 BC.

The architectural style of Monte Alban is characterized by double recesses, called doble escapulario. This feature is distinctly visible in the far temple as the top portion being set back from the bottom portion. This is a regional architectural style that is featured on 90% of the buildings.

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