Who owned Everest?

Who, exactly, can claim ownership of Everest, the tallest mountain in the world? Is it the country in which it's located, Nepal and China, who have joint sovereignty over the peak? Or is it the many climbers who have successfully scaled its treacherous slopes, each leaving their mark on the mountain's history? And what about the indigenous communities who have long held spiritual ties to the mountain? Does their connection to Everest give them a sense of ownership as well? The question of who owns Everest is a complex one, with many different perspectives and stakeholders involved.