Ok, I figured out the first part. I actually had to make sure all 4 doors were closed...something which none of the walkthroughs said to do. SO maybe the required configuration changes from game to game.
Anyway, now I'm stuck in the pyramid part...I clicked on all the gravestones, but the trap door inside the pyramid is still shut. Clicked on all the gravestones again, and the trapdoor is still shut. Gamebreaking bug possibly? I hope not.