Paraskēnion: (παρασκήνιον) : pa-ra-SKAY-nee-on

(Greek; pl. paraskenia: two side buildings on either side of the Greek stage). Projecting side additions to the skēnē; one to two story side wings on either side of the Hellenistic proskênion; may have provided additional stage entrances; usually ornamented with columns or pillars supporting a frieze. Corresponds to the Roman basilica.