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This research aims to explore the concept of mountain epistemes in two distinct mountainous regions.

Comparative Mountain Epistemes: Exploring the Southern Appalachians and the Maloti-Drakensberg

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This research aims to explore the concept of mountain epistemes in two distinct mountainous regions.
Comparative analysis of southern Appalachian Mountains and Maloti-Drakensberg Mountains.
Investigation of both indigenous knowledge and cultural heritage in relation to mountains.
Discussion of experiential knowledge and its evolution over time in mountain communities.
Identified unique mountain epistemes in both regions influencing local communities.
Established connection between cultural heritage and spiritual attachment to natural landscapes.
Highlighted the role of human and non-human dynamics in shaping mountain knowledge.

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Comparative study reveals indigenous knowledge and cultural heritage shape human dynamics in mountainous regions.

Cawood et al. (2026) studied this question.

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