Ok, I've done everything I think I can in the crypt...now I'm trying to get out and I find my original staircase has been destroyed (hole in middle).
Any ideas on escape ?
I want to get on to the next challenge..but I'm stuck on a 7 hour tour of the Crypts

Once you see how simple this is you're gonna cry, heh. Go back to the Kerah statue room by taking the little elevator trick. Now instead of going down the secret tunnel you opened when you spoke with her, take the other tunnel. You'll come to the beginning of the crypt above the broken staircase. Hope that helps!

Happy adventuring!

Jared