Serpent temple is a long way back in the memory - let's see - 2 doors. The only door you can open (north from memory) opens into an east west passge. Off to the west is the room you describe (chests plus ankh (or 2) plus a fountain). My memory could be totally screwed, but east of the door, the passage turns south, past a few crossing tunnels and circles south and west to the lift maze. That passage links back to the east door that you can't open from the inside. My answer would be to follow the passage, and enjoy the lifts.
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